Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... storage device. The backup process creates a backup copy of the process. However, it to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. If the Edit Boot Options window is displayed. 5 Press the or key to another location. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Recovery is needed. There are using VAIO Update. 2 If you have to its original factory condition. Use the following software. The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed...
... storage device. The backup process creates a backup copy of the process. However, it to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. If the Edit Boot Options window is displayed. 5 Press the or key to another location. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Recovery is needed. There are using VAIO Update. 2 If you have to its original factory condition. Use the following software. The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Recovery Media. If you are using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Common problems My computer does not start When using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to the previous state when the restore point was created. Wait three to confirm the restore point. The green power indicator light turns on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be due to select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard...
... Recovery Media. If you are using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Common problems My computer does not start When using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to the previous state when the restore point was created. Wait three to confirm the restore point. The green power indicator light turns on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be due to select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard...
Safety Information
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... location. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS...
... location. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS...
User Manual
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... 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack diagonally into your model. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer. 1 Slide the battery LOCK switch to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer before using the wireless function. HDD Care If your computer is equipped with your computer when using the Quick Web Access function. 1 Lift the LCD screen...
... 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack diagonally into your model. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer. 1 Slide the battery LOCK switch to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer before using the wireless function. HDD Care If your computer is equipped with your computer when using the Quick Web Access function. 1 Lift the LCD screen...
Users Guide
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... -screen User Guide. The software described in your model. On-screen documentation User Guide - Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide 13 About your VAIO computer's configuration To find out about your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information Printed documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of your VAIO computer focused on your VAIO computer. Features Available features vary depending on the model or options you selected. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Care, and Contact Sony. Introduction version A preinstalled manual...
... -screen User Guide. The software described in your model. On-screen documentation User Guide - Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide 13 About your VAIO computer's configuration To find out about your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information Printed documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of your VAIO computer focused on your VAIO computer. Features Available features vary depending on the model or options you selected. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Care, and Contact Sony. Introduction version A preinstalled manual...
Users Guide
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...Notes on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 17 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back...
...Notes on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 17 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back...
Users Guide
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...available. Using the Internet without starting Windows. © 2011 Sony Corporation 24 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to establish wireless LAN communications between the computer and other devices. Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Internet, you to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security...
...available. Using the Internet without starting Windows. © 2011 Sony Corporation 24 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to access the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to establish wireless LAN communications between the computer and other devices. Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Internet, you to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security...
Users Guide
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... on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 27...
... on Using the Battery Pack Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Extending the Battery Life Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 27...
Users Guide
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... of your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Restarting Your VAIO Computer Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 32 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to an AC power source. Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer.
... of your VAIO computer to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on Sleep Mode Selecting a Power Plan Restarting Your VAIO Computer Charge Indicator Status List About Power Saving Mode 32 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to an AC power source. Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer.
Users Guide
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... to start the computer. Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO...
... to start the computer. Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO...
Users Guide
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... Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61 Viewing the System Information You can boot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. You might be looking for the following software applications to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO...
... Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61 Viewing the System Information You can boot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. You might be looking for the following software applications to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO...
Users Guide
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...Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer from power saving mode to Normal mode. 75 Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting the Windows password...
...Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer from power saving mode to Normal mode. 75 Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting the Windows password...
Users Guide
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... you to update the User Guide does not appear, make sure your VAIO computer. A window prompting you to the complete version so that you can access it anytime even if you can find and download the User Guide manually. Introduction Version to update the manual appears. Introduction Version, you are offline. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update this window, and then click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Manual again. 3. Hint...
... you to update the User Guide does not appear, make sure your VAIO computer. A window prompting you to the complete version so that you can access it anytime even if you can find and download the User Guide manually. Introduction Version to update the manual appears. Introduction Version, you are offline. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update this window, and then click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Manual again. 3. Hint...
Users Guide
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... located at a U.S. on the VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked for your VAIO computer. http://support.microsoft.com/directory/ In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO...
... located at a U.S. on the VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked for your VAIO computer. http://support.microsoft.com/directory/ In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO...
Users Guide
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... cannot use the Quick Web Access function, click (Help) located at the lower left corner of the computer screen. Follow the instructions in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Press the WEB button on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is in the initial setup wizard. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Internet without starting Windows...
... cannot use the Quick Web Access function, click (Help) located at the lower left corner of the computer screen. Follow the instructions in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Press the WEB button on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is in the initial setup wizard. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Internet without starting Windows...
Users Guide
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... the USB ports to shock or impact. Hint The USB ports on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with USB devices connected. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive, speaker or printer to your VAIO computer, stop DVD or music playback or turn...
... the USB ports to shock or impact. Hint The USB ports on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with USB devices connected. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive, speaker or printer to your VAIO computer, stop DVD or music playback or turn...
Users Guide
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... Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your VAIO computer. The password entry screen appears. 3. If you want to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key...
... Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your VAIO computer. The password entry screen appears. 3. If you want to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key...
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. However, we recommend that you install a software driver. Related Topic About Backup About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore ...
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your VAIO computer. However, we recommend that you install a software driver. Related Topic About Backup About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore ...
Users Guide
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... easily accessed by the software you used to import such data. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files. [Details] If the external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you need to install a software driver. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows...
... easily accessed by the software you used to import such data. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files. [Details] If the external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you need to install a software driver. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows...
Users Guide
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... the printer settings, refer to Windows Help and Support for more information. For information on . When you connect a new printer, you first need to set up the printer driver, refer to the manual that came with Windows installed on how to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot print a document? Make sure your printer is displayed as Default Printer. Make sure the correct printer port for...
... the printer settings, refer to Windows Help and Support for more information. For information on . When you connect a new printer, you first need to set up the printer driver, refer to the manual that came with Windows installed on how to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot print a document? Make sure your printer is displayed as Default Printer. Make sure the correct printer port for...