[. . . ] Search Troubleshooting VAIO User Guide T Series SVT1313/SVT1412/SVT1511 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer. http://esupport. sony. com/US/VAIO/ (USA) http://www. sony. ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr. sony. ca/support/ (Canada: French) http://esupport. sony. com/LA/VAIO/ (Latin American area) http://esupport. sony. com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil) © 2013 Sony Corporation 1 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Windows 8: The Basics Apps Display Internet Power Windows How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Help and Support Menu Store © 2013 Sony Corporation 2 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Parts Description VAIO computer How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 3 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Setup Battery Memory module Supplied items How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Power VAIO computer © 2013 Sony Corporation 4 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Network / Internet Apps Internet Store How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications LAN Wi-Fi © 2013 Sony Corporation 5 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Connections Audio BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Optical digital output Power USB How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery Display Headphones LAN Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi © 2013 Sony Corporation 6 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Settings Audio BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Service and support Touch pad VAIO computer How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Menu Password Power Security Speakers Touch panel © 2013 Sony Corporation 7 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Playback CD/DVD/BD How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 8 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Backup / Recovery BIOS Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support © 2013 Sony Corporation 9 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Security BIOS Internet Service and support How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Password VAIO computer © 2013 Sony Corporation 10 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Other Operations BIOS Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Memory module Power Touch panel VAIO computer How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Built-in storage device Camera Help and Support Memory card Partition Touch pad USB Windows © 2013 Sony Corporation 11 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Notifications CD/DVD/BD Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer © 2013 Sony Corporation 12 Search How to Use VAIO User Guide T Series SVT1313/SVT1412/SVT1511 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer. http://esupport. sony. com/US/VAIO/ (USA) http://www. sony. ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr. sony. ca/support/ (Canada: French) http://esupport. sony. com/LA/VAIO/ (Latin American area) http://esupport. sony. com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil) © 2013 Sony Corporation 13 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Read This First How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications 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. [. . . ] When the USB charging settings are enabled, you cannot use the remote wake-up function on the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging. Hint The USB charging settings are disabled by default. © 2013 Sony Corporation 241 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Connecting a USB Device How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Note You may need to install the driver supplied with your USB device before use. Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information. In order to print documents, be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of Windows. Before disconnecting USB speakers from your VAIO computer, stop DVD or music playback or turn off the computer. If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback, it may cause a malfunction. For information on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with the device. To protect your VAIO computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: When moving your VAIO computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. Do not put your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected. Hint The USB ports on your VAIO computer are compliant with the USB 2. 0 standard and USB 3. 0 standard. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3. 0 standard are identifiable by their blue color. In addition to the USB 2. 0 standard transfer modes, the USB 3. 0 standard specifies the following transfer mode: SuperSpeed: Transfer rate of 5 Gbps. You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive, speaker or printer to your VAIO computer. Installation of the device driver supplied with the USB device may be required when connecting. Plug the USB device cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port. Related Topic 242 Connecting an External Drive Charging a USB Device Search © 2013 Sony Corporation 243 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button) How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications You can change the current task assigned to the VAIO button. Select OK. © 2013 Sony Corporation 244 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings <Keyboard backlight equipped models> You can turn on and off the keyboard backlight by changing the keyboard backlight settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Front © 2013 Sony Corporation 245 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action. For example, to turn off the sound: Fn+F2 → Press and hold down the Fn key, then press the F2 key. [Details] Fn + (F2) Turns on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Fn + / (F3/F4) Press the button repeatedly to adjust the volume level of the built-in speakers and the headphones. Fn + / (F5/F6) Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to confirm. [. . . ] If you cannot recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area, restart the computer and recover the computer from the recovery area again, or use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your VAIO computer using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that is compliant with the USB 2. 0 standard (if any). [Details] If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance. © 2013 Sony Corporation 397 Search VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices 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. [. . . ]