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http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://fr.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: French)
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO/ (Latin American area)
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Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer.
About your VAIO computer’s configuration
To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online
support website. See About Online Support Website for more information.
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.
Illustrations
Illustrations, photos, or screenshots in this manual may look slightly different
depending on the model or options you selected.
Apps
The preinstalled apps may vary depending on the model or options you selected.
The apps described in this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO
computer.
Supplied manuals
The following manuals are supplied with your VAIO computer.
On-screen documentation
Print
List of Topics
User Guide - Introduction Version (Welcome)
A preinstalled manual with limited information of your VAIO computer, focused
on support and Internet connection. The User Guide - Introduction Version
is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this manual), after
update.
User Guide (this manual)
General information and operation instructions about your VAIO computer
including support and troubleshooting information
Printed documentation
Quick Start Guide
An overview of how to set up and get started with your VAIO computer
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer, as well as
troubleshooting information
Safety Regulations
Read carefully before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN
and BLUETOOTH technology.
Other references
Windows Help and Support
A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to
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help you learn to use your VAIO computer.
To open Windows Help and Support, see Opening Windows Help and
Support.
App help files
App help files may be included with the preinstalled apps on your VAIO
computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu.
Notice
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior
written approval.
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the
software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims
any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose
with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event
shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special
damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in
connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained
herein or the use thereof.
In the manual, the (TM) or (R) marks are not specified.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or
the information contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user
license agreement.
Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings
made to your VAIO computer, external recording media, or recording devices or
any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons
including the computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or
damaged as a result of the computer failure or repair undertaken to the
computer. Sony Corporation will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded
contents made to the computer, external recording media, or recording devices
under any circumstances.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Windows
Menu
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Store
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Power
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
Using Sleep Mode
Display
About the Start Screen and Menu
Opening the Desktop
Internet
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Password
About User Account Types
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
Apps
Switching User Accounts
Viewing Running Apps
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Closing Apps
Opening the App Menu
Switching Apps
Windows
Opening Windows Help and Support
Menu
Opening Control Panel
About the Start Screen and Menu
Opening the Charms
Opening the Desktop
Windows 8
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Store
Switching User Accounts
Installing Apps from Windows Store
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User account
About User Account Types
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
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VAIO computer
Parts and Controls on the Front
Parts and Controls on the Bottom
Parts and Controls on the Sides
Parts and Controls on the Back
Setup
VAIO computer
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Checking Supplied Items
Raising the LCD Screen
Power
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Charging the Battery Pack
Turning On Your VAIO Computer
Connecting a Power Source
Battery
Charging the Battery Pack
Notes on Using the Battery Pack
Display
Raising the LCD Screen
Keyboard
Raising the LCD Screen
Supplied items
Checking Supplied Items
Windows 8
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Network / Internet
Internet
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
About the Network (LAN)
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
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About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
About the Internet Connection Services
Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
LAN
About the Network (LAN)
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
About the Internet Connection Services
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
About the Internet Connection Services
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Apps
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Store
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Wireless WAN
Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Connections
Power
Connecting a Power Source
Display
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Selecting Display Modes
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Notes on the LCD screen
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
HDMI
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
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Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
Peripheral device
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Selecting Display Modes
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Notes on the LCD screen
Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
CD/DVD/BD
Connecting an External Drive
Audio
Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset
Speakers
Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset
Headphones
Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset
Optical digital output
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
Internet
About the Network (LAN)
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
About the Internet Connection Services
Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
LAN
About the Network (LAN)
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
About the Internet Connection Services
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
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Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
About the Internet Connection Services
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
BLUETOOTH
Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
About BLUETOOTH(R) Security
Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications
Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse
About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
USB
Connecting a USB Device
Charging a USB Device
Location information
Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
Downloading the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
Wireless WAN
Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Settings
VAIO computer
About the ASSIST Button
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Using VAIO Update
Viewing the System Information
Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Power
Selecting a Power Plan
Notes on Sleep Mode
Notes on Using the Power Source
Using Sleep Mode
Display
Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)
Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Selecting Display Modes
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Notes on the LCD screen
How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
About Built-In Sensors
Notes on Built-In Sensors
Displaying Clear and Vivid Images (X-Reality for mobile installed models)
Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
Changing the LCD Brightness
HDMI
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
Peripheral device
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Selecting Display Modes
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Notes on the LCD screen
Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
CD/DVD/BD
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
Audio
Adjusting the Speakers Volume
Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
Adjusting the Volume in Windows
Adjusting the Microphone Volume
Speakers
Adjusting the Speakers Volume
Microphone
Adjusting the Microphone Volume
Optical digital output
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
Button
About the ASSIST Button
Recovery
About the ASSIST Button
Keyboard
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings (Keyboard backlight equipped models)
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