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 PC Cards36Using the Memory Stick Media40Using Other Memory Cards47Using the Internet51Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)52Using the Bluetooth Functionality59Using Peripheral Devices65Connecting an Optical Disc Drive66Connecting External Speakers68Connecting an External Display69Selecting Display Modes72Using the Multiple Monitors Function73Connecting an External Microphone75Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device76Connecting a Printer79Connecting an i.LINK Device80Connecting to a Network (LAN)81Customizing Your VAIO Computer82Setting the Password83Using Fingerprint Authentication90Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)98Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center105Using VAIO Status Monitor106Using the Power Saving Modes107Managing Power with VAIO Power Management112Changing the Performance Setting114Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use115Configuring Your Modem117Upgrading Your VAIO Computer119Adding and Removing Memory120Precautions127On Handling the LCD Screen128On Using the Power Source129On Handling Your Computer130On the Liquid-resistant Structure132On Handling Floppy Disks135On Handling Discs136On Using the Battery Pack137On Using Headphones138On Handling Memory Stick Media139On Updating Your Computer140Troubleshooting141Computer142System Security151Battery152Internet154Networking156Bluetooth Technology159Optical Discs164Display165Printing169Microphone170Mouse171Speakers172Touch Pad173Keyboard174Floppy Disks175PC Cards176Audio/Video178Memory Stick Media179Peripherals180Support Options181Sony Support Information181e-Support182Trademarks184Size: 1.71 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual
