Sony VPCEL24FX, VPCEL22FX, VPCEJ2BFX, VPCEJ2AFX, VPCEJ290X User Guide

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Table Of Contents
VAIO User GuideVPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2Series........................................	i
Parts Description............................................................................................................................	1
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	15
Parts and Controls on the Front......................................................................................	113
Parts and Controls on the Sides.....................................................................................	115
Parts and Controls on the Bottom...................................................................................	117
Checking Supplied Items................................................................................................	118
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................	119
Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................................	121
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment................................................................	123
Booting Your VAIO Computer from ExternalDevices.....................................................	125
Customizing Your VAIO Computer.................................................................................	126
Viewing the System Information.....................................................................................	127
Using VAIO Update........................................................................................................	128
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in OptimumCondition (VAIO Care)................................	129
Updating Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................	130
About the ASSIST Button...............................................................................................	131
Setup..............................................................................................................................................	2
Battery....................................................................................................................................	16
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................................	132
Charging the Battery Pack..............................................................................................	134
Notes on Using the Battery Pack....................................................................................	135
Using Sleep Mode..........................................................................................................	137
Using Hibernate Mode....................................................................................................	138
Notes on Sleep Mode.....................................................................................................	139
Selecting a Power Plan...................................................................................................	140
Extending the Battery Life...............................................................................................	141
Charge Indicator Status List...........................................................................................	142
About Power Saving Mode.............................................................................................	143
Power.....................................................................................................................................	17
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................................	132
Charging the Battery Pack..............................................................................................	134
Connecting a Power Source...........................................................................................	144
Turning on Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................	145
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer.............................................................................	146
Using Sleep Mode..........................................................................................................	137
Using Hibernate Mode....................................................................................................	138
Notes on Using the Power Source..................................................................................	147

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Notes on Sleep Mode.....................................................................................................	139
Selecting a Power Plan...................................................................................................	140
Restarting Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................	148
Charge Indicator Status List...........................................................................................	142
About Power Saving Mode.............................................................................................	143
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	18
Checking Supplied Items................................................................................................	118
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................	119
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment................................................................	123
Parts and Controls on the Front......................................................................................	113
Parts and Controls on the Sides.....................................................................................	115
Parts and Controls on the Bottom...................................................................................	117
Booting Your VAIO Computer from ExternalDevices.....................................................	125
Customizing Your VAIO Computer.................................................................................	126
Viewing the System Information.....................................................................................	127
Using VAIO Update........................................................................................................	128
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in OptimumCondition (VAIO Care)................................	129
Updating Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................	130
About the ASSIST Button...............................................................................................	131
Memory module......................................................................................................................	19
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................	119
Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................................	121
Viewing the System Information.....................................................................................	127
Supplied items........................................................................................................................	20
Checking Supplied Items................................................................................................	118
Network / Internet...........................................................................................................................	3
Button.....................................................................................................................................	21
Using the Internet without Starting Windows..................................................................	149
Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button)............................................................	151
About the ASSIST Button...............................................................................................	131
LAN.........................................................................................................................................	22
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Network (LAN)................................................................................................	153
Connecting to the Internet with a WiredConnection.......................................................	154
About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Internet...................................................................................................................................	23
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Network (LAN)................................................................................................	153
Connecting to the Internet with a WiredConnection.......................................................	154
Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIOComputer...................................................	156

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About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Before Using the Wireless LAN......................................................................................	157
Starting Wireless LAN Communications.........................................................................	158
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications.......................................................................	160
Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function....................................................................	161
About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN.......................................................................	163
Using the Internet without Starting Windows..................................................................	149
Wireless LAN..........................................................................................................................	24
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Before Using the Wireless LAN......................................................................................	157
Starting Wireless LAN Communications.........................................................................	158
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications.......................................................................	160
Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function....................................................................	161
About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN.......................................................................	163
Connections....................................................................................................................................	4
Audio......................................................................................................................................	25
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones..............................................................	164
Connecting an External Microphone...............................................................................	165
Changing the Sound Output Device...............................................................................	166
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output............................................................	167
Battery....................................................................................................................................	26
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................................	132
Headphones...........................................................................................................................	28
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones..............................................................	164
LAN.........................................................................................................................................	29
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Network (LAN)................................................................................................	153
Connecting to the Internet with a WiredConnection.......................................................	154
About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Optical digital output...............................................................................................................	30
Changing the Sound Output Device...............................................................................	166
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound OutputDevice between Your
VAIO Computer and a TV...............................................................................................	167
Power.....................................................................................................................................	31
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................................	132
Connecting a Power Source...........................................................................................	144
USB........................................................................................................................................	32
Connecting a USB Device..............................................................................................	180
BLUETOOTH..........................................................................................................................	33

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About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function <BLUETOOTHequipped models>.......................	181
Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R)Device such as a Mouse <
BLUETOOTH equippedmodels>....................................................................................	182
Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications<BLUETOOTH equipped
models>..........................................................................................................................	184
Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function<BLUETOOTH equipped
models>..........................................................................................................................	185
About BLUETOOTH(R) Security <BLUETOOTHequipped models>..............................	187
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	34
Connecting an External DVD Drive................................................................................	188
HDMI......................................................................................................................................	35
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port......................................................................	172
Changing the Resolution (Size) of the ScreenImage on an HDMI-
Connected Device..........................................................................................................	177
Internet...................................................................................................................................	36
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Network (LAN)................................................................................................	153
Connecting to the Internet with a WiredConnection.......................................................	154
Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIOComputer...................................................	156
About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Before Using the Wireless LAN......................................................................................	157
Starting Wireless LAN Communications.........................................................................	158
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications.......................................................................	160
Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function....................................................................	161
About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN.......................................................................	163
Microphone.............................................................................................................................	37
Connecting an External Microphone...............................................................................	165
Adjusting the Microphone Volume..................................................................................	170
Peripheral device....................................................................................................................	38
Connecting an External Microphone...............................................................................	165
Changing the Sound Output Device...............................................................................	166
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output............................................................	167
Using the Multiple Monitor Function...............................................................................	171
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port......................................................................	172
Connecting an External Display or Projector..................................................................	174
Notes on the LCD screen...............................................................................................	175
Selecting Display Modes................................................................................................	176
Speakers................................................................................................................................	39
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones..............................................................	164
Adjusting the Speakers Volume......................................................................................	168

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Wireless LAN..........................................................................................................................	40
About the Internet Connection Services.........................................................................	152
About the Wireless LAN Standards................................................................................	155
Before Using the Wireless LAN......................................................................................	157
Starting Wireless LAN Communications.........................................................................	158
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications.......................................................................	160
Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function....................................................................	161
About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN.......................................................................	163
Settings...........................................................................................................................................	5
Audio......................................................................................................................................	41
Battery....................................................................................................................................	42
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	43
Display....................................................................................................................................	44
Keyboard................................................................................................................................	45
Microphone.............................................................................................................................	46
Password................................................................................................................................	47
Power.....................................................................................................................................	48
Service and support................................................................................................................	49
Touch pad...............................................................................................................................	50
BIOS.......................................................................................................................................	51
Button.....................................................................................................................................	52
Camera...................................................................................................................................	53
HDMI......................................................................................................................................	54
Memory module......................................................................................................................	55
Optical digital output...............................................................................................................	56
Peripheral device....................................................................................................................	57
Security...................................................................................................................................	58
Speakers................................................................................................................................	59
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	60
Playback.........................................................................................................................................	6
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	61
Playing Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV............................................................	189
Inserting/Removing a Disc..............................................................................................	190
Supported Discs.............................................................................................................	191
About Region Codes.......................................................................................................	193
Peripheral device....................................................................................................................	62
Playing Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV............................................................	189
HDMI......................................................................................................................................	63
Playing Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV............................................................	189
Backup / Recovery.........................................................................................................................	7

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BIOS.......................................................................................................................................	64
Booting Your VAIO Computer from ExternalDevices.....................................................	125
Built-in storage device............................................................................................................	65
Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions)...................................................................	208
Creating Partitions during Recovery...............................................................................	209
Creating Partitions in Windows.......................................................................................	210
Removing Recovery Contents to Free up Disk...............................................................	211
Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area...................................................................	212
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	66
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External..................................................................	125
Recovery................................................................................................................................	67
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	68
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External..................................................................	125
About the ASSIST Button...............................................................................................	131
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum....................................................................	129
Backup....................................................................................................................................	69
About Backup.................................................................................................................	220
About Types of Backup...................................................................................................	221
Creating a Restore Point................................................................................................	222
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start...............................................................	223
Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point............................................................	225
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool........................................................	226
Button.....................................................................................................................................	70
About the ASSIST Button...............................................................................................	131
Partition..................................................................................................................................	71
Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions)...................................................................	208
Creating Partitions during Recovery...............................................................................	209
Creating Partitions in Windows.......................................................................................	210
Service and support................................................................................................................	72
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in OptimumCondition (VAIO Care)................................	129
Security...........................................................................................................................................	8
BIOS.......................................................................................................................................	73
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password.....................................................................	197
Removing the Power-on Password................................................................................	199
Password................................................................................................................................	74
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password.....................................................................	197
Removing the Power-on Password................................................................................	199
Creating/Changing/Removing Your WindowsPassword.................................................	200
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	75
Using VAIO Update........................................................................................................	128

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Keeping Your VAIO Computer in OptimumCondition (VAIO Care)................................	129
Internet...................................................................................................................................	76
Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIOComputer...................................................	156
Service and support................................................................................................................	77
Using VAIO Update........................................................................................................	128
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in OptimumCondition (VAIO Care)................................	129
Other Operations............................................................................................................................	9
Battery....................................................................................................................................	78
Charging the Battery Pack..............................................................................................	134
Extending the Battery Life...............................................................................................	141
Charge Indicator Status List...........................................................................................	142
About Power Saving Mode.............................................................................................	143
Using Sleep Mode..........................................................................................................	137
Using Hibernate Mode....................................................................................................	138
Button.....................................................................................................................................	79
Using the Internet without Starting Windows..................................................................	149
Camera...................................................................................................................................	80
Using the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera....................................................................	206
Notes on the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera...............................................................	207
Keyboard................................................................................................................................	81
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key................................................................	196
Memory module......................................................................................................................	82
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................	119
Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................................	121
Power.....................................................................................................................................	83
USB........................................................................................................................................	84
Connecting a USB Device..............................................................................................	180
Built-in storage device............................................................................................................	85
Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions)...................................................................	208
Creating Partitions during Recovery...............................................................................	209
Creating Partitions in Windows.......................................................................................	210
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	86
Inserting/Removing a Disc..............................................................................................	190
Internet...................................................................................................................................	87
Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the
Webbutton).......................................................................................................................	87
Memory card...........................................................................................................................	88
Partition..................................................................................................................................	89
Creating Other Drives (modifying partitions)...................................................................	208
Creating Partitions during Recovery...............................................................................	209

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Creating Partitions in Windows.......................................................................................	210
Touch pad...............................................................................................................................	90
Using the Touch Pad......................................................................................................	202
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	91
Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................	119
Adding and Removing Memory Modules........................................................................	121
Notifications..................................................................................................................................	10
CD/DVD/BD............................................................................................................................	92
Handling Discs................................................................................................................	194
Notes on Using Discs.....................................................................................................	195
Supported Discs.............................................................................................................	191
About Region Codes.......................................................................................................	193
Important notice......................................................................................................................	93
About the Software License............................................................................................	238
Safety Information...........................................................................................................	239
Trademarks.....................................................................................................................	240
About the International ENERGY STAR(R)Program......................................................	242
Read this first..........................................................................................................................	94
Read This First.................................................................................................................	12
Service and support................................................................................................................	95
Updating Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................	130
About Online Support Website.......................................................................................	111
Solving Common Problems with Your VAIOComputer...................................................	201
VAIO computer.......................................................................................................................	96
Checking Supplied Items................................................................................................	118
Updating Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................	130
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment................................................................	123
Care and maintenance...........................................................................................................	97
Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen...................................................................	243
Product registration................................................................................................................	98
About Online Support Website.......................................................................................	111
Security...................................................................................................................................	99
Updating Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................	130
Supplied items......................................................................................................................	100
Checking Supplied Items................................................................................................	118

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			Display	HDMI
		Setup	Headphones	Internet
			LAN	Microphone
		Network / Internet
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		Battery
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		CD/DVD/BD
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		Keyboard
	Network / Internet
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Button

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HDMI

Memory module

Optical digital output

Peripheral device

Security

Speakers

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		Troubleshooting	Backup / Recovery
	How to Use		BIOS	Backup
			Built-in storage device	Button
		Parts Description
			CD/DVD/BD	Partition
		Setup	Recovery	Service and support

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	How to Use		BIOS	Internet
			Password	Service and support

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			Button	CD/DVD/BD
		Parts Description
			Camera	Internet
		Setup	Keyboard	Memory card
			Memory module	Partition
		Network / Internet
			Power	Touch pad
		Connections
			USB	VAIO computer

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	How to Use		CD/DVD/BD	Care and maintenance
			Important notice	Product registration
		Parts Description
			Read this first	Security
		Setup	Service and support	Supplied items

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Hardware

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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, follow these steps and visit the Sony online support website.

1. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Care, and Contact Sony.

About configuration differences in your VAIO computer

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.

Software

The preinstalled software may vary depending on the model or options you selected. The software 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

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. [Details]

User Guide (this manual)

General information and operation instruction about your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information

Printed documentation

Quick Start Guide

An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.

Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide

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Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer, as well as troubleshooting information

Safety Information

Read carefully before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology.

Other references

Help and Support

General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.

To access Help and Support, click (Start) and Help and Support. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.

	Get started	Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing
	with my
		your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more.
	VAIO
		Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information
	Use my	such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology
		page, specifications, and system and software information. The available
	VAIO	information varies depending on the model you purchased.
		You can find useful documentation such as general and model specific
		user guide on the computer.
	Troubleshoot	Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care,
	my VAIO	system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.

Software help files

Software help files may be included with the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu.

Notice

Copyright 2011 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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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.

Parts and Controls on the Bottom

Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer.

You might be looking for the following topics:

Checking Supplied Items

Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules

Adding and Removing Memory Modules

Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment

Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices

Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Viewing the System Information

Using VAIO Update

Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)

Updating Your VAIO Computer

About the ASSIST Button

Notifications

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Battery

Installing/Removing the Battery Pack

Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer.

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source.

You might be looking for the following topics:

Notes on Using the Battery Pack

Using Sleep Mode

Using Hibernate Mode

Notes on Sleep Mode

Selecting a Power Plan

Extending the Battery Life

Charge Indicator Status List

About Power Saving Mode

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Power

Installing/Removing the Battery Pack

Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of your VAIO computer.

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source.

Connecting a Power Source

Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source.

Turning on Your VAIO Computer

Turn on your VAIO Computer to start Windows.

Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer

Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data.

You might be looking for the following topics:

Using Sleep Mode

Using Hibernate Mode

Notes on Using the Power Source

Notes on Sleep Mode

Selecting a Power Plan

Restarting Your VAIO Computer

Charge Indicator Status List

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VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series

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How to Use

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

VAIO computer

Checking Supplied Items

Check all items packed with the product before use.

Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules

Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following precautions thoroughly.

Adding and Removing Memory Modules

If you want to increase computer speed, or to improve computer performance when running programs simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules.

Connections

Settings

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment

This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions.

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Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom

Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Viewing the System Information Using VAIO Update

Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Updating Your VAIO Computer

About the ASSIST Button

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VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series

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Troubleshooting

How to Use

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Memory module

Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules

Before adding or removing memory modules, read the following precautions thoroughly.

Adding and Removing Memory Modules

If you want to increase computer speed, or to improve computer performance when running programs simultaneously, increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules.

You might be looking for the following topics:

Viewing the System Information

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VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series

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Troubleshooting

How to Use

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Supplied items

Checking Supplied Items

Check all items packed with the product before use.

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VAIO User Guide VPCEG2/VPCEH2/VPCEJ2/VPCEK2/VPCEL2 Series

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Troubleshooting

How to Use

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

Button

Using the Internet without Starting Windows (Quick Web Access)(the Web button)

The Quick Web Access function enables you to access the Internet without starting Windows.

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Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button)

About the ASSIST Button

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