Recovery Guide
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... you use to maintain and recover my computer? To restore the lost data, its original factory condition. Recovering your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for this area, however, there is recovery? See the back side. What is a backup process? Why do I use .... the computer is recommended that you might lose various data stored on the computer while the computer is in China © 2011 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your data stored on the built-in storage device and saves it is ready for system and ...
... you use to maintain and recover my computer? To restore the lost data, its original factory condition. Recovering your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for this area, however, there is recovery? See the back side. What is a backup process? Why do I use .... the computer is recommended that you might lose various data stored on the computer while the computer is in China © 2011 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your data stored on the built-in storage device and saves it is ready for system and ...
Recovery Guide
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... computer again. If you are using your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Care Rescue. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. Common problems My...
... computer again. If you are using your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restoring your data using VAIO Care Rescue. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. Common problems My...
User Guide
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...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46... 119 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 120 Connecting a USB Device 122 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 124 Selecting Performance Modes 125 Setting the Password 127 Using the VAIO Control Center 133 Using the VAIO Power Management 134 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 135 Protecting the Hard Disk 137
...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46... 119 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 120 Connecting a USB Device 122 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 124 Selecting Performance Modes 125 Setting the Password 127 Using the VAIO Control Center 133 Using the VAIO Power Management 134 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 135 Protecting the Hard Disk 137
User Guide
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n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 138 Adding and Removing Memory 139 Precautions 145 Safety Information 146 Care and Maintenance Information 149 Handling Your Computer 150 Handling the LCD Screen ...
n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 138 Adding and Removing Memory 139 Precautions 145 Safety Information 146 Care and Maintenance Information 149 Handling Your Computer 150 Handling the LCD Screen ...
User Guide
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...Before Use Congratulations on 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://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...
...Before Use Congratulations on 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://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...
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
User Guide
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... troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you purchased. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program... help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files - May ...
... troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you purchased. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program... help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files - May ...
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...Database 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://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...
...Database 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://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...
User Guide
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... the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. In Store Service & ...
... the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. In Store Service & ...
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... Condition (page 37) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 37) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
User Guide
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... lock indicator (page 20) E Caps lock indicator (page 20) F Scroll lock indicator (page 20) G Keyboard (page 41) H ASSIST button (page 45) I WEB button* (page 45) J VAIO button (page 45) K Wireless Display button* (page 45) L LCD screen (page 152) M Built-in camera indicator (page 20) C Ambient light sensor (page 43), (page 195...
... lock indicator (page 20) E Caps lock indicator (page 20) F Scroll lock indicator (page 20) G Keyboard (page 41) H ASSIST button (page 45) I WEB button* (page 45) J VAIO button (page 45) K Wireless Display button* (page 45) L LCD screen (page 152) M Built-in camera indicator (page 20) C Ambient light sensor (page 43), (page 195...
User Guide
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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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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. To get the most out 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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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... on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 31). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 134) for more information on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD...
... on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 31). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 134) for more information on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD...
User Guide
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... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, VAIO Software, and VAIO Update. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 37 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your...
... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, VAIO Software, and VAIO Update. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 37 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your...
User Guide
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...Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. To launch the VAIO Care Press the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 39 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is on your computer to solve the... problem. Pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on . ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. Launch the...
...Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. To launch the VAIO Care Press the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 39 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is on your computer to solve the... problem. Pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on . ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. Launch the...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 44) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 45) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 44) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 45) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 41 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 41 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ...
User Guide
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... an image or a document displayed on the connected external display. When you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 42 N Function Switches the display output between your...
... an image or a document displayed on the connected external display. When you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 42 N Function Switches the display output between your...
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... ambient light sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to turn...
... ambient light sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to turn...
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... and flick right to move your finger along the bottom edge to change the touch pad settings. ! Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice in quick... right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to scroll horizontally. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).
... and flick right to move your finger along the bottom edge to change the touch pad settings. ! Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice in quick... right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to scroll horizontally. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).