Sony SVE14A390X User Manual
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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)
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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.
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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
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
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and BLUETOOTH technology.
Other references
Windows Help and Support
A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to
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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Display
Menu
Windows
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Power
Windows 8
Apps
Internet
Store
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HDMI
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USB
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Audio
Optical digital output
Microphone
Speakers
Headphones
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Settings
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Speakers
Display
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Keyboard
Button
HDMI
Touch pad
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Power
Internet
CD/DVD/BD
BIOS
Password
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Service and support
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Recovery
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CD/DVD/BD
BIOS
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Built-in storage device
Partition
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CD/DVD/BD
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Help and Support
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Memory card
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Power
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Partition
USB
Keyboard
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Important notice
VAIO computer
Service and support
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Product registration
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Care and maintenance
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LAN
Wi-Fi
Memory card
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USB
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Display
Opening the Desktop
About the Start Screen and Menu
Menu
Opening the Desktop
Opening the Charms
About the Start Screen and Menu
Opening Control Panel
Windows
Opening Windows Help and Support
Help and Support
Opening Windows Help and Support
Power
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
Windows 8
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Apps
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
Switching Apps
Viewing Running Apps
Opening the App Menu
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Closing Apps
Switching User Accounts
Internet
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Store
Installing Apps from Windows Store
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Switching User Accounts
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VAIO computer
Parts and Controls on the Front
Parts and Controls on the Sides
Parts and Controls on the Bottom
Setup
VAIO computer
Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Checking Supplied Items
Memory module
Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Power
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Turning on Your VAIO Computer
Charging the Battery Pack
Connecting a Power Source
Installing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Windows 8
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Battery
Notes on Using the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Supplied items
Checking Supplied Items
Network / Internet
Internet
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
About the Internet Connection Services
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) (WEB Button equipped models)
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About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Installing Apps from Windows Store
About the Network (LAN)
LAN
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
About the Internet Connection Services
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
About the Network (LAN)
Wi-Fi
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
About the Internet Connection Services
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Apps
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Store
Installing Apps from Windows Store
Connections
CD/DVD/BD
Connecting an External Drive
Display
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
Notes on the LCD screen
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Selecting Display Modes
Connecting an External Display or Projector
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
HDMI
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected
Device
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Internet
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
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About the Internet Connection Services
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) (WEB Button equipped models)
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
About the Network (LAN)
LAN
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
About the Internet Connection Services
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
About the Network (LAN)
Wi-Fi
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
About the Internet Connection Services
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
USB
Charging a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
Power
Connecting a Power Source
Installing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Battery
Installing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
Peripheral device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO
Computer and a TV
Connecting an External Microphone (Microphone jack equipped models)
Changing the Sound Output Device
Notes on the LCD screen
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
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