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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
User Guide
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19...
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...) K SD memory card slot (page 49) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 54) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick...
...) K SD memory card slot (page 49) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 54) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick...
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... the indicator is off . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of the computer is on the program you scroll the display. ...not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off when the computer is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending ...
... the indicator is off . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of the computer is on the program you scroll the display. ...not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off when the computer is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending ...
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To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 84).
To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 84).
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... while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When ...
... while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When ...
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... Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will...
... Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will...
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...❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ... the power is damaged, the data cannot be careful when handling your computer in a short time. n 108 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be restored...
...❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ... the power is damaged, the data cannot be careful when handling your computer in a short time. n 108 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be restored...
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... need to the computer? Turn on the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery ...partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane.
... need to the computer? Turn on the left pane. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery ...partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane.
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... once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. The procedure to ...be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...
... once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. The procedure to ...be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony...
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... media erases all data, including music data previously saved on other than those with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Why can view video clips... n 144 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Can I write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Yes, and you can 't I... format a Memory Stick media (page 47). You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick media?
... media erases all data, including music data previously saved on other than those with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Why can view video clips... n 144 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Can I write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Yes, and you can 't I... format a Memory Stick media (page 47). You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick media?
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... on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This...capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the...
... on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This...capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the...