Quick Start Guide
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... enter "VAIO Manual" in the search box. 3 Click VAIO Manual in the Apps list. 2 Unlock the battery's LOCK switch before installing the battery, and then lock the switch after installing. 3 Connect AC adapter/ turn on your computer. J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot USB port x 2 (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard, the port with a LAN cable. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) connection 1 Open the charms by pointing to automatically activate Windows. Wired connection Connect your computer when using the product. HDD...
... enter "VAIO Manual" in the search box. 3 Click VAIO Manual in the Apps list. 2 Unlock the battery's LOCK switch before installing the battery, and then lock the switch after installing. 3 Connect AC adapter/ turn on your computer. J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot USB port x 2 (Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard, the port with a LAN cable. Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) connection 1 Open the charms by pointing to automatically activate Windows. Wired connection Connect your computer when using the product. HDD...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... original factory condition. Recovery Media are retained, whereas all the data on -screen User Guide. About backup What is needed. You cannot use DVD-R media, since you may not be available, even if the data is recommended that you cannot modify or delete data in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to recover your data regularly. However, it to another USB port on the built-in hard disk drive...
... original factory condition. Recovery Media are retained, whereas all the data on -screen User Guide. About backup What is needed. You cannot use DVD-R media, since you may not be available, even if the data is recommended that you cannot modify or delete data in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to recover your data regularly. However, it to another USB port on the built-in hard disk drive...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... discs are using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that is subject to an AC power source (with the AC adapter when supplied). Make sure all cables and peripheral devices, such as between your computer and the power cord (with the USB 2.0 standard (if any apps or drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Common problems My computer does not start Before using...
... discs are using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that is subject to an AC power source (with the AC adapter when supplied). Make sure all cables and peripheral devices, such as between your computer and the power cord (with the USB 2.0 standard (if any apps or drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Common problems My computer does not start Before using...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer. Supplied manuals The following manuals are available depending on your model. User Guide (this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO computer. Introduction Version is replaced with limited information of your VAIO computer, focused on support and Internet connection. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations...
... the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer. Supplied manuals The following manuals are available depending on your model. User Guide (this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO computer. Introduction Version is replaced with limited information of your VAIO computer, focused on support and Internet connection. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...(Wireless LAN) Standards Connecting to Top Internet Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to the Internet with a Wired Connection Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications...
...(Wireless LAN) Standards Connecting to Top Internet Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to the Internet with a Wired Connection Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... WEB button, you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between your VAIO computer against computer viruses by following precautions for correct use. Installing Apps from Windows Store. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is...
... WEB button, you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between your VAIO computer against computer viruses by following precautions for correct use. Installing Apps from Windows Store. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... as speakers or headphones) to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat, etc. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the device for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode...
... as speakers or headphones) to your VAIO computer and enjoy voice chat, etc. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Audio Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the device for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... use. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a network through a wireless connection. Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function You can establish Wi-Fi communications between the computer and other devices. Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) By pressing the WEB button, you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet with a Wired Connection...
... use. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a network through a wireless connection. Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function You can establish Wi-Fi communications between the computer and other devices. Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) By pressing the WEB button, you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet with a Wired Connection...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... when you to enjoy powerful and realistic surround sound using the built-in Windows You can adjust the volume on each device and app from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the volume level of the microphone. Adjusting the Volume in speakers. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to...
... when you to enjoy powerful and realistic surround sound using the built-in Windows You can adjust the volume on each device and app from an external device connected to your VAIO computer, you need to change the volume level of the microphone. Adjusting the Volume in speakers. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of the power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. 65 Removing the...
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of the power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer from External Devices You can set a password (power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. 65 Removing the...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you can boot your VAIO computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you might be looking for the following apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button...
... Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you can boot your VAIO computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you might be looking for the following apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... corner of the display on the VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Click to Search Back | Back to help you solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you may be found: in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the computer, inside the back panel or inside the battery compartment; on the...
... corner of the display on the VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Click to Search Back | Back to help you solve the problem.[Details] When you contact VAIO support, you may be found: in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the computer, inside the back panel or inside the battery compartment; on the...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... to Start About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Charms Searching/Starting Apps, Files, or Settings Checking Currently Running Apps Switching Apps Opening the App Menus Closing Apps Downloading Apps from Windows Store Opening Windows Help and Support Activating Sleep Mode or Shutting Down/Restarting Your VAIO Computer Read This First 122 Read this first Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems on the model...
... to Start About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Charms Searching/Starting Apps, Files, or Settings Checking Currently Running Apps Switching Apps Opening the App Menus Closing Apps Downloading Apps from Windows Store Opening Windows Help and Support Activating Sleep Mode or Shutting Down/Restarting Your VAIO Computer Read This First 122 Read this first Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version Connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer Solving Problems on the model...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... function is enabled, the computer cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access point before starting communications via Wi-Fi. Select Wireless in the lower right corner. 4. Select (the network icon). 8. After the connection is on Airplane mode. [Details] 6. You do not have to enter the security key for more information on and operating. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications...
... function is enabled, the computer cannot connect to a Wi-Fi access point before starting communications via Wi-Fi. Select Wireless in the lower right corner. 4. Select (the network icon). 8. After the connection is on Airplane mode. [Details] 6. You do not have to enter the security key for more information on and operating. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... enabled to avoid burns while handling your computer's memory, see Notes on the model. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Click to Search Back | Back to Top Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to open the memory module compartment cover. Be careful to help improve performance. The type of module and the amount of memory by installing optional memory...
... enabled to avoid burns while handling your computer's memory, see Notes on the model. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Click to Search Back | Back to Top Adding and Removing Memory Modules If you want to open the memory module compartment cover. Be careful to help improve performance. The type of module and the amount of memory by installing optional memory...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off , in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is not connected to the port. If charging does not start even when you cannot use the remote wake...
... Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off , in Hibernate mode or Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is not connected to the port. If charging does not start even when you cannot use the remote wake...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Recovery Media. however, the types of media your VAIO computer supports and the number of the process. On models without a built-in a failure of discs you need vary depending on the model you may accidentally delete the data on the USB flash drive. Hint If you are signed in a secure place. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as Recovery Media. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
... Recovery Media. however, the types of media your VAIO computer supports and the number of the process. On models without a built-in a failure of discs you need vary depending on the model you may accidentally delete the data on the USB flash drive. Hint If you are signed in a secure place. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as Recovery Media. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive (not supplied) to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is supplied, plug it into a power source. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Removing Recovery Content to Free up disk space on the C: drive (or the last drive in your drive list, for example D: drive). Follow the on -screen instructions...
... the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive (not supplied) to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is supplied, plug it into a power source. 1. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Removing Recovery Content to Free up disk space on the C: drive (or the last drive in your drive list, for example D: drive). Follow the on -screen instructions...
Marketing Specifications
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... of Sony in part without notice. Intel, Core and Pentium are trademarks of system memory to 2 hours and 45 minutes10 General Action Buttons ASSIST, Volume (+/-), Rotation Lock, Windows Accessories Supplied Accessories Colors Color Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB12), Wireless Laser Mouse (VGPWMS21), AA Batteries x 2, Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord White 1. Specifications Processor Processor Type Processor Technology Processor Speed Processor Cache Display Screen Size Resolution Display Technology Backlight Technology Touch Technology Memory Installed...
... of Sony in part without notice. Intel, Core and Pentium are trademarks of system memory to 2 hours and 45 minutes10 General Action Buttons ASSIST, Volume (+/-), Rotation Lock, Windows Accessories Supplied Accessories Colors Color Wireless Keyboard (VGP-WKB12), Wireless Laser Mouse (VGPWMS21), AA Batteries x 2, Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord White 1. Specifications Processor Processor Type Processor Technology Processor Speed Processor Cache Display Screen Size Resolution Display Technology Backlight Technology Touch Technology Memory Installed...
