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. [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.
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
User Guide - Introduction Version [Details]
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 [Details]
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A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you
learn to use your VAIO computer.
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.
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
Opening the Desktop
You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the
instruction below.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Adjusting the Angle of the Screen
Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically
Changing the LCD Brightness
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2)
Enlarging the Text Size (DPI)<Touch screen equipped models>
How to Use the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Notes on Using the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Notes on the LCD screen
About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
About the Internet Connection Services
About the Network (LAN)
About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button)<WEB Button equipped models>
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
You can place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode or shut down/restart the computer by
following these steps.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
Charge Indicator Status List
Charging the Battery Pack
Connecting a Power Source
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
Notes on Sleep Mode
Notes on Using the Power Source
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Selecting a Power Plan
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Turning on Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Describes the features of the keyboard, such as keys, buttons and indicator lights.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard
Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Connecting the Wireless Keyboard
Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations<Touch screen equipped models>
Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
Describes the features on the back of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports.
Parts and Controls on the Front
Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer, such as buttons and indicator
lights.
Parts and Controls on the Sides
Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection ports.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the ASSIST Button
Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
Checking Supplied Items
Closing the Stand
Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Setting the Stand
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Using VAIO Update
Viewing the System Information
Describes the features of the mouse, such as buttons.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Usage Environment for the Mouse
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse
Connecting the Wireless Mouse
Replacing the AA Battery of the Mouse
The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the
computer is connected to a power source.
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
Install the battery pack into the battery compartment of your VAIO computer.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
Charge Indicator Status List
Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
Extending the Battery Life
Notes on Using the Battery Pack
This section explains how to use the wireless keyboard.
Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
Change the AA battery in the keyboard when the battery power becomes low.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Connecting the Wireless Keyboard
Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations<Touch screen equipped models>
Parts and Controls of the Keyboard
Choose which angle to position your computer screen.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Start Screen and Menu
About the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically
Changing the LCD Brightness
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2)
Enlarging the Text Size (DPI)<Touch screen equipped models>
How to Use the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Notes on Using the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models>
Notes on the LCD screen
Opening the Desktop