User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EG12FX RECOVERY, BACKUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

[. . . ] From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard and the Recovery Media Kit, go to: http://www. ita. sel. sony. com/support/news/hddrecovery. html * The number of CDs and DVDs required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. VAIO® COMPUTERS To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales. sel. sony. com. 3 4 5 6 7 In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in your computer model (for example, PCV-XXX or PCG-XXX). From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY/Recovery Media Kit. Select Add to Cart. Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase. If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. To access the VAIO Recovery Options online For more information about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard, see the VAIO® Computer Quick Start or the online VAIO Recovery Options. [. . . ] 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Replacing the primary hard disk drive Use the Recovery Media Kit to recover your primary hard disk drive's operating system and software when you replace it. To recover the new, primary hard disk drive: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Once you have replaced the primary hard disk drive, press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. When you see the message No system drive found, click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the recovery. The message, No system drive found, does not indicate a problem with your system or the new hard disk drive. VAIO® COMPUTERS Unpacking your computer and supplied accessories Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the specific accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Sub woofer unit Speakers (PCVA-SP4) Video adapter Modem cable Keyboard Power cord Speaker power cable Mouse Giga PocketTM Personal Video Recorder accessories TV coaxial cable (1) Remote control (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) VAIO® COMPUTERS About the sub woofer unit Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with a sub woofer unit to enhance your system's sound capability. Sub woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn on the sub woofer unit. The VAIO User Guide appears. To access the online User Guide (Microsoft® Windows® 2000): Specifications -- The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of your VAIO computer. You can view your system's processor speed, determine the amount of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications, and more. To access the online specification sheet: 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO User Guide. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications. . . " * A hard copy of the VAIO Computer User Guide is provided with selected models. For models running Microsoft® Windows® 2000, the specifications sheet is a printed document, supplied with the computer. VAIO® COMPUTERS Help And Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support, try these help and support resources. Software Help And Support Technical support information for the preinstalled software applications* on your computer can be located in the online specifications sheet. Software support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. [. . . ] Sony Computing Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www. sony. com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides Information about your specific model computer, such as 1 2 3 4 hardware and software specifications. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. [. . . ]