Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Use the following software. If Windows does not start and you have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I have to its original factory condition, follow one of the recovery methods below. Why do I have to launch VAIO Care Rescue. The number of necessary discs, the types of the procedure. The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed, press the Enter key. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony...
.... Use the following software. If Windows does not start and you have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I have to its original factory condition, follow one of the recovery methods below. Why do I have to launch VAIO Care Rescue. The number of necessary discs, the types of the procedure. The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed, press the Enter key. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the power indicator light turns off your computer from the recovery area, restart the computer and recover the computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. And then, try to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. If the problem persists...
... the power indicator light turns off your computer from the recovery area, restart the computer and recover the computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. And then, try to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to select Repair Windows 7 and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. If the problem persists...
Safety Information
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... PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice and may...
... PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice and may...
User Manual
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... Quick Web Access function. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the setup window appears. To get started 1 2 3 Check supplied items Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on or in this sheet) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is turned on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for the first few minutes during the initial startup...
... Quick Web Access function. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press the power button until the setup window appears. To get started 1 2 3 Check supplied items Install battery pack Connect AC adapter 4 Power on or in this sheet) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is turned on 5 Locate VAIO Manual What to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for the first few minutes during the initial startup...
Users Guide
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... to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your model. Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide 13 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to the on-screen User Guide. Introduction version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this manual) after update. [Details] User Guide (this manual) General information and operation instruction about the configuration of your VAIO computer...
... to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your model. Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide 13 VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to the on-screen User Guide. Introduction version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this manual) after update. [Details] User Guide (this manual) General information and operation instruction about the configuration of your VAIO computer...
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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... your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied) using the wireless LAN function, read the following types of Internet connection services are available. 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 Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following precautions for correct use. Before Using the Wireless LAN You first need to sign up devices required for a wireless LAN that...
... your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied) using the wireless LAN function, read the following types of Internet connection services are available. 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 Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following precautions for correct use. Before Using the Wireless LAN You first need to sign up devices required for a wireless LAN that...
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 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 You might be looking for the following topics: Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Using the Battery Pack Using...
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 You might be looking for the following topics: Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Using the Battery Pack Using...
Users Guide
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... 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. You might be looking for the following topics: Charging the Battery Pack Turning...
... 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. You might be looking for the following topics: Charging the Battery Pack Turning...
Users Guide
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... set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps 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, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series...
... set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps 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, such as an optical disc drive or a USB floppy disk drive, by using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series...
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 VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61 You might be looking for the following software applications to change settings...
... Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Adding and Removing Memory Modules Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment About the ASSIST Button © 2011 Sony Corporation 61 You might be looking for the following software applications to change settings...
Users Guide
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... 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 Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (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. Entry of the power-on or returns from unauthorized access by making...
... 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 Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (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. Entry of the power-on or returns from unauthorized access by making...
Users Guide
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... on VAIO Update. Close this User Guide - Introduction Version provides you can find and download the User Guide manually. To update this User Guide - Contents Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems on -screen instructions. Introduction Version to the Internet and repeat the above steps. This file will need to connect your VAIO computer is available online. See Updating Your VAIO Computer for Windows OS and software operations When...
... on VAIO Update. Close this User Guide - Introduction Version provides you can find and download the User Guide manually. To update this User Guide - Contents Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems on -screen instructions. Introduction Version to the Internet and repeat the above steps. This file will need to connect your VAIO computer is available online. See Updating Your VAIO Computer for Windows OS and software operations When...
Users Guide
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... solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you might need. Click 112 (Start), The model number is a 15-digit number that can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display 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...
... solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you might need. Click 112 (Start), The model number is a 15-digit number that can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display 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...
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 Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to exit the Quick Web Access function. Press the WEB button on and you are logging onto Windows, the WEB button starts the web browser assigned to the button by default. Note The WEB button is activated, you...
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 (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function enables you need to exit the Quick Web Access function. Press the WEB button on and you are logging onto Windows, the WEB button starts the web browser assigned to the button by default. Note The WEB button is activated, you...
Users Guide
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... USB port (1) you disconnect the USB speakers during playback, it may need to install the driver software supplied with your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to 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 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive...
... USB port (1) you disconnect the USB speakers during playback, it may need to install the driver software supplied with your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to 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 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive...
Users Guide
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... the Enter key, and select Enabled. 5. 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 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password to start my VAIO computer? 198 If you intend to change the current password, enter the password which you must be reset by entering the machine password. Entry of passwords. User password (for booting up to start the computer. Turn...
... the Enter key, and select Enabled. 5. 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 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password to start my VAIO computer? 198 If you intend to change the current password, enter the password which you must be reset by entering the machine password. Entry of passwords. User password (for booting up to start the computer. Turn...
Users Guide
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...with VAIO Data Restore Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows 223 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 install a software driver. However, we recommend that you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on...
...with VAIO Data Restore Tool Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows 223 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 install a software driver. However, we recommend that you create a new restore point manually, using Control Panel, before installing any software or software drivers on...
Users Guide
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...-in storage device. Notes on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a specified location or renamed, depending on -screen instructions. Use the power cord or the AC adapter 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 used to back up and restore your data. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select...
...-in storage device. Notes on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a specified location or renamed, depending on -screen instructions. Use the power cord or the AC adapter 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 used to back up and restore your data. Hint If the display language selection window appears, select...
Users Guide
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... is directly connected 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 set to the manual that came with Windows installed on your printer, or visit the website of your printer. Make sure the correct printer port for more information on how to set up the printer driver, refer to set up the printer driver. Make sure...
... is directly connected 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 set to the manual that came with Windows installed on your printer, or visit the website of your printer. Make sure the correct printer port for more information on how to set up the printer driver, refer to set up the printer driver. Make sure...