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 Use6Notice7ENERGY STAR8Documentation9Ergonomic Considerations13Getting Started15Locating Controls and Ports16About the Indicator Lights21Connecting a Power Source22Using the Battery Pack23Shutting Down Your Computer Safely30Using Your VAIO Computer31Using the Keyboard32Using the Touch Pad34Using Special-function Buttons35Using the Optical Disc Drive36Using PC Cards45Using the Memory Stick Media49Using Other Memory Cards55Using the Internet59Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)61Using the Bluetooth Functionality68Using Peripheral Devices75Connecting External Speakers76Connecting an External Display77Selecting Display Modes80Using the Multiple Monitors Function81Connecting an External Microphone83Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device84Connecting a Printer87Connecting to a Network (LAN)88Customizing Your VAIO Computer89Setting the Password90Using Fingerprint Authentication95Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)103Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center110Using VAIO Status Monitor111Using the Power Saving Modes112Managing Power with VAIO Power Management117Changing the Performance Setting119Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use120Configuring Your Modem122Protecting the Hard Disk124Upgrading Your VAIO Computer125Adding and Removing Memory126Precautions133On Handling the LCD Screen134On Using the Power Source135On Handling Your Computer136On the Liquid-resistant Structure138On Handling Floppy Disks141On Handling Discs142On Using the Battery Pack143On Using Headphones144On Handling Memory Stick Media145On Handling the Hard Disk146Troubleshooting147Computer148System Security154Battery156Internet158Networking160Bluetooth Technology163Optical Discs168Display172Printing174Microphone175Mouse176Speakers177Touch Pad178Keyboard179Floppy Disks180PC Cards181Memory Stick Media182Peripherals183Support Options184Sony Support Information184e-Support185Trademarks187Size: 1.75 MBPages: 189Language: EnglishOpen manual
