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    Search Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First © 2011 Sony Cor ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 2

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top VAIO computer Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description © 2011 Sony Corporation 2 ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 3

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Battery Power VAIO computer Memory module Supplied items Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup © 2011 Sony Corporation 3 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Button LAN Internet Wireless LAN Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet © 2011 Sony Corporation 4 ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 5

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Power USB BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wireless LAN Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Re ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 6

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Microphone Password Power Service and support Touch pad BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers VAIO computer Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 7

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device HDMI Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback © 2011 Sony Corporation 7 ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 8

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top BIOS Built - in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer Backup Button Partition Service and support Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 9

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top BIOS Password VAIO computer Internet Service and support Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security © 2011 Sony Corporation 9 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Battery Button Camera Keyboard Memory module Power USB Built - in storage device CD/DVD/BD Internet Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Se ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 11

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Secur ...

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    Search How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. © 2011 Sony Corporation 12 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer and welcome to the on -screen User ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 14

    Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer, as well as troubleshooting information Safety Information Read carefully before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology. Other references Help and Support General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and S ...

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    Related Topic About Online Support Website © 2011 Sony Corporation 15 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer, such ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 17

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 18

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bott ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 19

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. Notes on Adding an ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 20

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Memory module Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 21

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. © 2011 Sony Corp ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 22

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access f ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 23

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications LAN About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 24

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are avai ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 25

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Wireless LAN About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 26

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Audio Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (such as spea ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 27

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 28

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Display Using the Multiple Monitor Function The Multiple Monitor function allows you to distribute portions ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 29

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Headphones Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (such as ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 30

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications LAN About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 31

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Optical digital output Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to yo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 32

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bott ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 33

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications USB Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 34

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function <BLUETOOTH equipped models> You can establish wireless commu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 35

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications CD/DVD/BD Connecting an External DVD Drive Connect an external DVD drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 36

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications HDMI Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO compu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 37

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are avai ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 38

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer an ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 39

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Peripheral device Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO comp ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 40

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Speakers Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (such as s ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 41

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Wireless LAN About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 42

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Audio Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. Changing ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 43

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery Notes on Using the Battery Pack Before using the battery pack, read the following precautions for co ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 44

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications CD/DVD/BD Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external dev ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 45

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Display Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to adjust th ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 46

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Keyboard Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button) You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO b ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 47

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Microphone Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the microphone volume. You might be looking for th ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 48

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Setting/Changing the Power- on Password You can set a password (power -on password) for booting up ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 49

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though s ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 50

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Service and support Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update in ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 51

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Touch pad Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad, you can move the pointer on the compu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 52

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 53

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button) You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO but ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 54

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Camera Using the Built - in Camera <Built - in camera equipped models> If your VAIO computer is equipp ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 55

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications HDMI Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO compu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 56

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Memory module Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer. You ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 57

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Optical digital output Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to yo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 58

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Peripheral device Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to your VA ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 59

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applic ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 60

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Speakers Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. You m ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 61

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 62

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications CD/DVD/BD Playing Blu - ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV<Intel Graphics or NVIDIA video controller equipp ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 63

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Peripheral device Playing Blu - ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV<Intel Graphics or NVIDIA video controlle ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 64

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications HDMI Playing Blu - ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV<Intel Graphics or NVIDIA video controller equipped mo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 65

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 66

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Built-in storage device Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your bu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 67

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications CD/DVD/BD Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external dev ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Recovery Removing Recovery Contents to Free up Disk Space Your built -in storage device contains the recover ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 69

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 70

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup About Backup The backup process creates a backup copy of your data stored on the built -in storage de ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 71

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 72

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Partition Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your built -in storag ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 73

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you can regu ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 74

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications BIOS Setting/Changing the Power- on Password You can set a password (power -on password) for booting up your ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 75

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password Setting/Changing the Power- on Password You can set a password (power -on password) for booting up ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 76

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update informat ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 77

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer vir ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 78

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Service and support Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update in ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 79

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO compute ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 80

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Button Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access f ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 81

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Camera Using the Built - in Camera <Built - in camera equipped models> If your VAIO computer is equipp ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 82

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultane ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Memory module Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications USB Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Built-in storage device Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your bu ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Internet Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Memory card About “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording m ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Partition Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your built -in storag ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Touch pad Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad, you can move the pointer on the compu ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications CD/DVD/BD Handling Discs<Optical disc drive equipped models> Read the following to protect data stored ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Important notice About the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by thi ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read this first Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer and welcome to the ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications VAIO computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. Updating Your VAIO ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Care and maintenance Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer, read the fol ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Product registration About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about freq ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applic ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Audio BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Computer Floppy disk Keyboard Memory card Password Software USB BIOS Battery Camera Display HDMI LAN Microphone Power Touch pad Wireless LAN How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripher ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Display Software Internet How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Software © 2011 Sony Corporation 103 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH Wireless LAN LAN How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Network / Internet © 2011 Sony Corporation 104 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Floppy disk USB Recovery How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Backup / Recovery © 2011 Sony Corporation 105 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top BIOS Password How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Security © 2011 Sony Corporation 106 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Floppy disk USB Printer How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Peripheral Devices © 2011 Sony Corporation 107 ...

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    Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of this VAIO(R) computer. This User Guide - Introduction Version provides you with limited information about your VAIO computer. To update this file to the complete version of the User Guide , see Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version for more information. Contents Updating the User Guide to the Lates ...

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    To access Windows Help and Support , click ( Start ) and Help and Support . ^ Go to top Connecting to the Internet You will need to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet before updating to the complete version of the User Guide . Before connecting to the Internet Before using the Internet, you will need to sign up with an Internet Service Prov ...

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    ^ Go to top Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Note Your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. To use Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer m ...

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    Do not press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is in Hibernate mode. Hint Alternatively, click ( Start ), All Programs , and VAIO Care to launch VAIO Care . See the help file included with VAIO Care for more information. Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off launches VAIO Care Rescue . VAIO Care Rescue can be used to r ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Online Support Website The online support website provides information about frequently asked question ...

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    All Programs , VAIO Care , and Contact Sony . Related Topic Read This First Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) © 2011 Sony Corporation 113 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer, such as buttons an ...

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    Disc drive indicator Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom © 2011 Sony Corporation 115 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Sides Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ...

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    Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Bottom © 2011 Sony Corporation 117 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer. Air intake vents ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. AC adapter Power cord Battery pa ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following pre ...

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    Viewing the System Information © 2011 Sony Corporation 121 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to increase your computer’s speed or improve performance wh ...

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    6 . Remove the new memory module from its antistatic bag. 7 . Hold the memory module by its edge and slide it into the memory module slot with its end terminal facing downward while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the slot. 8 . Hold the memory module by its edge and push in until it clicks into place as shown in the il ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 124

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer ...

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    or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of your VAIO computer. Adjust the brightness level of the display as well. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt and brightness level of the computer screen to the proper position. Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflect ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you to access system information and to change set ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer. For example, after ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information, such as i ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care , you can regularly conduct perfo ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications to ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to s ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of ...

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    4 . Slide the battery pack diagonally to take out from your VAIO computer. Note You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your VAIO computer is on or in Sleep mode and not connected to the AC adapter. Be sure to turn off the computer before removing the battery pack. Related Topic Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Using t ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when t ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using the Battery Pack Before using the battery pack, read the following precautions for correct us ...

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    When the battery pack is running out of power If the battery pack runs out during your absence, power will be cut off and any data you are working on will be lost. While your VAIO computer is running on battery power, save data frequently and manually place the computer into Hibernate mode if necessary. Related Topic Notes on Using the Power Source ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though some de ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the current state of your VAIO computer is saved to the built -in st ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Sleep Mode Read the following precautions before using Sleep mode. Some software applications may n ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Selecting a Power Plan Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power con ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Extending the Battery Life When your VAIO computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery l ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light turns on or blinks differently according to conditio ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Power Saving Mode Your VAIO computer has power saving modes to conserve power while you are not using ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source. Carefully read the precautions i ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Turning on Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows. Carefully read the precautions in ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data. 1 . Tur ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using the Power Source Read the following precautions before plugging your VAIO computer into an AC ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing software on your VAIO computer, you ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button) The Quick Web Access function ...

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    © 2011 Sony Corporation 151 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button) You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO button. [D ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available. Yo ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and tran ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an In ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the Wireless LAN Standards The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) allows your VAIO computer to connect ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by u ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Before Using the Wireless LAN You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO comp ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Starting Wireless LAN Communications You can establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO compute ...

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    Related Topic About the Wireless LAN Standards Before Using the Wireless LAN Stopping Wireless LAN Communications Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN © 2011 Sony Corporation 160 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Stopping Wireless LAN Communications Stop wireless LAN communications using VAIO Smart Network . 1 . Click t ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function Before using the wireless LAN function, read the following precauti ...

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    Besides that, there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end -to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, includin ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for a wireless LAN that encryp ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (such as speakers o ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer and enjoy voi ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound from the device connected to your VAIO computer, you n ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. To reduce the ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Adjusting the Volume in Windows You can adjust the volume on each software application from the Control Pane ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone. 1 . Click ( Start ) and C ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Multiple Monitor Function The Multiple Monitor function allows you to distribute portions of your ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer w ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting an External Display or Projector You can connect an external display (such as a computer display ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen. The LCD screen is ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external displa ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device You can change the screen res ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to adjust the size o ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. 1 . Press the Fn + F5 key or Fn + F6 keys. To ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk dri ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function <BLUETOOTH equipped models> You can establish wireless communications ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse <BLUETOOTH equipped models> You can con ...

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    A passkey is a secret number that is entered by a user to use for the authentication process to allow two BLUETOOTH devices to communicate with each other. Enter the same alphanumeric string (case -sensitive) for both devices to allow them to communicate with each other. You can change the passkey every time you perform authentication, providing yo ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications <BLUETOOTH equipped models> Stop BLUETOOTH communications using V ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function <BLUETOOTH equipped models> Before using the BLUETOOTH functi ...

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    Related Topic About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function <BLUETOOTH equipped models> Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse <BLUETOOTH equipped models> Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications <BLUETOOTH equipped models> About BLUETOOTH(R) Security <BLUETOOTH equipped models> Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 188

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About BLUETOOTH(R) Security <BLUETOOTH equipped models> The BLUETOOTH wireless technology has an authe ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 189

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connecting an External DVD Drive Connect an external DVD drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on your VAIO ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 190

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playing Blu -ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV <Intel Graphics or NVIDIA video controller equipped models& ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 191

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing a Disc <Optical disc drive equipped models> Insert/remove a disc to/from your VAIO ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 192

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Supported Discs <Optical disc drive equipped models> The following table lists media types that are pl ...

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    (star, heart, card, etc.) or damaged discs, as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction. DVD -Video format data can be written to DVD+R (single layer or dual layer), DVD+RW/DVD -R (Single layer or dual layer), and DVD -RW media. DVD -Video Recording format data can be written to DVD -R (single layer or dual layer), DVD -RW, and DVD -RAM media ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Region Codes <Optical disc drive equipped models> The following table lists DVD region codes ind ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Handling Discs <Optical disc drive equipped models> Read the following to protect data stored on discs ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using Discs <Optical disc drive equipped models> Observe the following notes when using discs ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power -on password) for booting up your VAIO ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Removing the Power-on Password If power -on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer ne ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting the Windows password allows you to protect your VAI ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 202

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer If you have any problem operating your VAIO computer, try th ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad, you can move the pointer on the computer screen ...

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    Related Topic Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad © 2011 Sony Corporation 204 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad You can enable/disable the touch pad on your VAIO computer. 1 . Press and h ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 206

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad You can disable the tapping function to avoid unintentional ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 207

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Using the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models> If your VAIO computer is equipped with a b ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on the Built-in Camera <Built -in camera equipped models> Do not scratch or soil the area on and ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your built -in storage device. ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating Partitions during Recovery There are two ways to create partitions: using Windows and creating duri ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating Partitions in Windows The Windows feature allows you to create a partition without recovering your ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 212

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Removing Recovery Contents to Free up Disk Space Your built -in storage device contains the recovery area wh ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Your built -in storage device contains the recovery area where the ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Recovery Recovery is the process of restoring your VAIO computer back to its original factory conditio ...

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    Related Topic Creating Recovery Media Recovering from the Recovery Area Recovering from Recovery Media Notes on Recovery © 2011 Sony Corporation 215 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating Recovery Media Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media. To create Recovery Media Hin ...

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    Related Topic About Recovery Recovering from the Recovery Area Recovering from Recovery Media Notes on Recovery © 2011 Sony Corporation 217 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Recovering from the Recovery Area Recovery from the recovery area on the built -in storage device is faster ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Recovering from Recovery Media If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Recovery Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer. Important notes ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Backup The backup process creates a backup copy of your data stored on the built -in storage device an ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About Types of Backup You can use the Windows Backup and Restore feature to back up your valuable data. Ther ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to a previous sta ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows, back up your data with VAIO ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 225

    About Backup About Types of Backup Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool Creating a Restore Point Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows © 2011 Sony Corporation 225 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows When you cannot start Windows, ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool If you backed up files previously using VAIO Care Rescue , u ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 228

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especia ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 229

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Compatible “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick Duo” slot on your VAIO computer can accommodate the foll ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing “Memory Stick” You can use “Memory Stick” to save data or transfer images between ...

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    Related Topic About “Memory Stick” Compatible “Memory Stick” Formatting “Memory Stick” Notes on Using “Memory Stick” © 2011 Sony Corporation 231 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Formatting “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is r ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using “Memory Stick” Before using “Memory Stick”, read the following precautions for correc ...

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    Before using “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”), be sure to insert it into an “M2” Duo adaptor. If you insert the media directly into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot without the adaptor, you may not be able to remove it from the slot. Keep “Memory Stick Micro” and “M2” Duo adaptors away from children. They are harmful if swallowed. Rel ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 235

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use t ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 236

    Notes on Using SD Memory Cards © 2011 Sony Corporation 236 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Before using SD memory cards, read the following precautions for correct use. ...

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    memory cards. In such a case, wait for a while before removing the memory card until it cools down. Related Topic Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards © 2011 Sony Corporation 238 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use o ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Safety Information Refer to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information. Computer If you drop ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Trademarks © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writt ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program The following information is applicable to ENERGY STAR qualif ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 244

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer, read the following precautions fo ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 245

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Audio What should I do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback ? What should I do if I do not hear sound from a digital audio device con ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices BLUETOOTH What should I do if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function ? What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer ? W ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices CD/DVD/BD What should I do if the drive tray does not open ? Why does it take time to write data to DVD writable media ? What should I do if I cannot play a ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Computer Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum ? Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock freque ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Floppy disk What should I do if I cannot boot my VAIO computer from the floppy disk drive ? You might be looking for the following topics: What should I do ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Keyboard What should I do if the pointer does not move ? What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes? What should I do if I cannot enter certain cha ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Memory card Why doesn’t the “Memory Stick Duo” icon appear in the Computer window? Why can’t I write data to a memory card ? Why doesn’t the memor ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Password What should I do if I forget the power - on password to start my VAIO computer ? What should I do if I forget the Windows password? What should I d ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Software Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high - definition videos, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video ca ...

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 263

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Floppy disk What should I do if I cannot boot my VAIO computer from the floppy disk drive ? You might be looking for the following topics: What should I do ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Floppy disk What should I do if I cannot boot my VAIO computer from the floppy disk drive ? What should I do if I cannot remove my floppy disk? What should ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Printer What should I do if I cannot print a document? © 2011 Sony Corporation 278 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer ? If you forget the password [Details] , you cannot start your VAIO computer. W ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 280

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 281

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 282

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if my microphone does not work? Check if your microphone is selected as a recording device. Click Hardware and Sound in the Control Panel w ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 283

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone ? Microphone feedback may occur when your microphone receives the soun ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 284

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones ? Check if the volume from speakers or headphones is not minimized. Keep pressing the Fn ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 285

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 286

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer ? See What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH device I want to com ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 287

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if the BLUETOOTH(R) icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area ? Make sure that the switch next to BLUETOOTH is set to On in th ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 288

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 289

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow? Data transfer speed depends on obstructions and/or the distance between the two devices, radio wave quality, and the ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 290

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 291

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 292

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why can’t I exchange business card data with a mobile phone or PDA ? The business card exchange function is not supported. © 2011 Sony Corporation 292 ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if the drive tray does not open ? The drive tray may not open with the drive eject button depending on your VAIO computer status. Exit all ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 294

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why does it take time to write data to DVD writable media ? In disc -at -once mode, it may take about 20 to 40 minutes to complete the writing process after ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 295

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices What should I do if I cannot play a disc, or dropped frames and/or sound interruptions occur during playback ? Exit all running software other than playback ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 296

    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Why can’t I write data to a disc ? DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD -R DL, or DVD -R media are not rewritable. You can write data to such media only once and cannot d ...

  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 297

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 299

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 302

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 303

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  • Sony VPCEG2 - page 305

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How do I change the LCD brightness? Press the Fn + F5 or Fn + F6 keys to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer. [Details] To adjust the LCD bright ...

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    Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices How do I create Recovery Media ? You can create Recovery Media using VAIO Care . [Details] © 2011 Sony Corporation 357 ...

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