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 Use5Notice5Documentation6Getting Started10Locating Controls and Ports11About the Indicator Lights16Setting Up Your Computer17Shutting Down Your Computer Safely28Using Your VAIO Computer29Using the Keyboard30Using the Touch Pad34Using the Optical Disc Drive35Using the TV Function44Using the Memory Stick Media53Using Other Memory Cards59Using the Internet63Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)64Using Peripheral Devices73Selecting Display Modes74Using the Multiple Monitors Function75Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device77Connecting a Printer80Connecting an i.LINK Device81Connecting to a Network (LAN)83Customizing Your VAIO Computer85Setting the Password86Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center89Using the Power Saving Mode90Upgrading Your VAIO Computer93Adding and Removing Memory94Precautions101On Using the Power Source102On Handling Your Computer103On Handling Floppy Disks106On Handling Discs107On Using Headphones108On Handling Memory Stick Media109On Handling the Hard Disk110On Updating Your Computer111Troubleshooting112Computer113System Security119Networking120Optical Discs123Display127Printing130Microphone131Speakers132Keyboard133Touch Pad134Floppy Disks135Audio/Video136Memory Stick Media138Peripherals139Support Options140Sony Support Information140e-Support141Trademarks143Size: 1.77 MBPages: 145Language: EnglishOpen manual
