User ManualTable of ContentsDocumentation2Printed Documentation2Non-Printed Documentation2Important2Introduction to this guide5Troubleshooting8Computer8What should I do if my computer does not start?8when I turn on my computer?9but my screen stays blank?10stops responding?10and my computer does not start?10appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode?11showing a message, when I start my computer?11What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password?11System Security12such as viruses?12How do I keep my antivirus software updated?12Before using your computer14Creating your own recovery discs16To create recovery discs17Backup and Restore Center18To back up your data18To create a restore point23Backing up and restoring your data with the VAIO software26To back up your data with Rescue Data26To restore your data with VAIO Data Restore Tool28Restoring the preinstalled software or software drivers29To use Reinstall Programs or Drivers29Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctions30If your computer does not work properly30If Windows starts31If Windows does not start32Recovering your VAIO system33Before starting the recovery process33Recovering your VAIO system when you can start Windows35To restore the C drive35To restore your entire computer system36Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start Windows37Changing the partition sizes38About hard disk partitioning38Creating a hard disk partition38To create a partition with the Windows feature39To create a partition with recovery discs39Erasing everything on your hard disk40Wipe and Erase Data40Size: 322 KBPages: 44Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsBefore Use6Notice6Documentation7Ergonomic Considerations10Getting Started12Locating Controls and Ports13About the Indicator Lights19Connecting a Power Source21Using the Battery Pack22Shutting Down Your Computer Safely28Using Your VAIO Computer29Using the Keyboard30Using the Touch Pad32Using Special-function Buttons33Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera34Using the Optical Disc Drive35Using the ExpressCard Module45Using the Memory Stick Media48Using Other Memory Cards54Using the Internet57Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)59Using the Bluetooth Functionality66Using Peripheral Devices73Connecting External Speakers74Connecting an External Display75Selecting Display Modes80Using the Multiple Monitors Function82Connecting an External Microphone84Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device85Connecting a Printer88Connecting an i.LINK Device89Connecting to a Network (LAN)91Customizing Your VAIO Computer92Setting the Password93Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center96Using the Power Saving Modes97Managing Power with VAIO Power Management102Configuring Your Modem103Upgrading Your VAIO Computer105Adding and Removing Memory106Precautions112On Handling the LCD Screen113On Using the Power Source114On Handling Your Computer115On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera117On Handling Floppy Disks118On Handling Discs119On Using the Battery Pack120On Using Headphones121On Handling Memory Stick Media122On Handling the Hard Disk123On Updating Your Computer124Troubleshooting125Computer126System Security133Battery134Built-in MOTION EYE Camera136Internet139Networking141Bluetooth Technology144Optical Discs148Display152Printing157Microphone158Mouse159Speakers160Touch Pad162Keyboard163Floppy Disks164Audio/Video165Memory Stick Media168Peripherals169Support Options170Sony Support Information170e-Support171Trademarks173Size: 1.67 MBPages: 175Language: EnglishOpen manual
