[. . . ] Click to Search Troubleshooting VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Read This First © 2012 Sony Corporation 1 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Parts Description Keyboard Mouse VAIO computer Remote commander How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 2 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Setup Display Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Memory module Power VAIO computer How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 3 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Network / Internet Home network Internet Peripheral device LAN Wireless LAN How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 4 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Connections Antenna Audio CD/DVD/BD HDMI Home network Keyboard Microphone Optical digital output Power TV Wireless LAN BLUETOOTH Display Headphones Internet LAN Mouse Peripheral device Speakers USB i. LINK How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 5 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Settings Antenna Audio Button Camera HDMI Internet Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Remote commander Service and support Speakers Touch panel VAIO computer BIOS CD/DVD/BD Display Home network Keyboard Microphone Password Power Security Software TV USB VIDEO input How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 6 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting View Antenna Music Photo VIDEO input Peripheral device TV Video How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 7 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Playback CD/DVD/BD Music Photo Peripheral device Video How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 8 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Backup / Recovery BIOS Backup Button Partition Service and support Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 9 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Security BIOS Internet Service and support Password VAIO computer How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 10 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Other Operations Audio Built-in storage device Camera HDMI Keyboard Memory module Partition Power TV USB VIDEO input CD/DVD/BD Display Home network Memory card Mouse Peripheral device Remote commander Touch panel VAIO computer How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 11 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Notifications CD/DVD/BD Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 12 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting MONITOR Function Antenna Audio HDMI Internet Peripheral device Power Speakers USB VIDEO input Display Home network Music Photo Software TV VAIO computer Video How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function © 2012 Sony Corporation 13 Click to Search How to Use VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Others © 2012 Sony Corporation 14 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Read This First How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. About your VAIO computer’s configuration To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer. Features Available features vary depending on the model or options you selected. Not all features described in this manual are available depending on your model. [. . . ] If the microphone volume is still not loud enough even at the maximum volume level, move a slider in Microphone Boost right and left to adjust the volume level. Click OK. Related Topic Connecting an External Microphone Adjusting the Speakers Volume Adjusting the Volume in Windows © 2012 Sony Corporation 323 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Adjusting the Volume in Windows How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function To turn off the Windows startup sound 1. You can adjust the volume on each software application from the Control Panel window. When the volume has been minimized, turn the volume up with the Related Topic Adjusting the Speakers Volume Adjusting the Microphone Volume Connecting External Speakers or Headphones © 2012 Sony Corporation 324 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Connecting an External DVD Drive How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Note Be sure to connect an external drive to a power source with an AC adapter (if supplied). Hint You may need to install a software driver depending on the external drive you use. In addition, procedures to connect and use an external drive vary depending on the drive you use. Refer to the manual that came with your external drive for more information. Connect an external DVD drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on your VAIO computer. Plug one end of a USB cable (3) (not supplied) into the USB port (2), and the other end to the external drive. [Details] Related Topic Connecting a USB Device © 2012 Sony Corporation 325 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function About Region Codes <Optical disc drive equipped models> The following is a list of DVD region codes indicating playable regions of DVD media. You can check the region codes of DVD media sold in the following countries or regions. International aircraft, international cruise ship, international conference hall, etc. Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. If the region code indicates “all, ” you can play this disc in most regions of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your VAIO computer. Related Topic Supported Discs<Optical disc drive equipped models> © 2012 Sony Corporation 326 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Handling Discs <Optical disc drive equipped models> Read the following to protect data stored on discs and take proper care of discs. Be sure to hold the disc by its edges and central hole without touching the recording surface (playing surface), as shown below. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause a read or write error. Be sure to keep the disc clean. Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages to discs arising out of adhesive labels affixed to discs. Refer to the manual carefully that came with the label software or label paper, and use the labels under your responsibility. To take proper care of discs For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out, as shown below. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray which may cause damage to the disc. © 2012 Sony Corporation 327 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications MONITOR Function Inserting/Removing a Disc <Optical disc drive equipped models> Insert/remove a disc to/from your VAIO computer that is turned on. Note Insert/remove a disc to/from your VAIO computer when the PC is running. You cannot insert/remove the disc when you are using the function available without running the PC, such as the HDMI/VIDEO input function. To insert a disc 1. [. . . ] If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance. © 2012 Sony Corporation 517 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Others What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area? Recover your VAIO computer from Recovery Media if you have used software to modify the recovery area, installed a different operating system from the preinstalled one, or formatted the built-in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance. © 2012 Sony Corporation 518 Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVL2411 Series Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Others What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)? Try the suggestions below: Restore computer system files. [Details] Use the restore point that you created before your VAIO computer becomes unstable. Restore your VAIO computer from a system image backup if you have created the backup. [. . . ]