Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Recovery is the process of the process. Recovery Media are using VAIO Update. 2 If your computer back to its original factory condition. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-258-288-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in a failure of restoring your computer back to ...recovery? If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. Recovering your computer To restore your computer is not equipped with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the...
Recovery is the process of the process. Recovery Media are using VAIO Update. 2 If your computer back to its original factory condition. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-258-288-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in a failure of restoring your computer back to ...recovery? If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. Recovering your computer To restore your computer is not equipped with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the...
Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...troubleshooting information in "To recover from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Care Rescue. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one , or formatted the built...and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Update. Try other reliable discs. Back up your files with Rescue Data if you create the restore point ...
...troubleshooting information in "To recover from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Care Rescue. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one , or formatted the built...and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Update. Try other reliable discs. Back up your files with Rescue Data if you create the restore point ...
Safety - Safety Information
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...Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not ...be identical to current retail versions. 2 Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate ...
...Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not ...be identical to current retail versions. 2 Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate ...
Safety - Safety Information
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Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include... and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. customers only. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include... and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. customers only. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...
Safety - Safety Information
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...your lap. moisture or rain; Doing so may be caused when operating this product. To disconnect it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to... your computer with your skin. excessively high and low temperatures; strong magnets or speakers that are provided with your VAIO® computer. - If use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the WIRELESS switch on ...
...your lap. moisture or rain; Doing so may be caused when operating this product. To disconnect it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to... your computer with your skin. excessively high and low temperatures; strong magnets or speakers that are provided with your VAIO® computer. - If use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the WIRELESS switch on ...
Safety - Safety Information
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...Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-51511L, PCG-51513L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada....
...Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-51511L, PCG-51513L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada....
Safety - Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-258-539-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-258-539-11(1)
Startup Guide
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... taskbar. On models with your computer. VPCS1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may not be connected...
... taskbar. On models with your computer. VPCS1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may not be connected...
Users Guide
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... 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Built-in Camera 41 Using ... Function 100 Connecting an External Microphone 102 Connecting a USB Device 103 Connecting an i.LINK Device 105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 107 Setting the Password 108 Using Intel(R) VT 119 Using the VAIO Control Center 120 Using the VAIO Power Management 121 Protecting the Hard Disk 122 Upgrading Your...
... 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Built-in Camera 41 Using ... Function 100 Connecting an External Microphone 102 Connecting a USB Device 103 Connecting an i.LINK Device 105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 107 Setting the Password 108 Using Intel(R) VT 119 Using the VAIO Control Center 120 Using the VAIO Power Management 121 Protecting the Hard Disk 122 Upgrading Your...
Users Guide
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...with a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers ...in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on your computer. External ...
...with a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers ...in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on your computer. External ...
Users Guide
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
Users Guide
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... such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful...VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - General information of your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
... such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful...VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - General information of your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
Users Guide
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... may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
Users Guide
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...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
Users Guide
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...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest...or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, ...
...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest...or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, ...
Users Guide
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... Condition (page 32) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Condition (page 32) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
Users Guide
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C LCD screen (page 137) D VAIO button (page 40) E ASSIST button*1 (page 40) F Ambient light sensor (page 38), (page 174) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to ...
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C LCD screen (page 137) D VAIO button (page 40) E ASSIST button*1 (page 40) F Ambient light sensor (page 38), (page 174) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to ...
Users Guide
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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
Users Guide
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... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 121) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 121) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
Users Guide
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... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !