Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... , moisture may experience problems. When your computer on the bottom of your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents...
... , moisture may experience problems. When your computer on the bottom of your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the ... 5 Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: &#...
...computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the ... 5 Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: &#...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully ... this model. This is properly connected to the battery pack. § If you are used. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked ...
...an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully ... this model. This is properly connected to the battery pack. § If you are used. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked ...
Users Guide
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http://www.sony.com/am/vaiosupport/ How to -date information on your VAIO computer. About This Manual Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security User Guide Personal Computer VAIO Fit 13A/14A/15A SVF13N1/SVF14N1/SVF15N1 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
http://www.sony.com/am/vaiosupport/ How to -date information on your VAIO computer. About This Manual Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security User Guide Personal Computer VAIO Fit 13A/14A/15A SVF13N1/SVF14N1/SVF15N1 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
Users Guide
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... Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account 218 About User Account Types 219 Power...42 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting 222 Using Sleep Mode...223 Display...44 About the Start Screen and Menu... Start Screen and Menu 225 Opening Control Panel 237 Opening the Desktop...226 Opening the Charms...238 Windows 8...51 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 TOC-1
... Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account 218 About User Account Types 219 Power...42 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting 222 Using Sleep Mode...223 Display...44 About the Start Screen and Menu... Start Screen and Menu 225 Opening Control Panel 237 Opening the Desktop...226 Opening the Charms...238 Windows 8...51 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 TOC-1
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......52 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Switching User Accounts 236 Help and Support...53 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Parts Description...2 VAIO computer...54 Parts and Controls on the Back 239 Parts and Controls on the Bottom 240 Parts and Controls on the Sides 242 Parts...Up an Appropriate Work Environment 254 Power...58 Connecting a Power Source 256 Charging the Battery Pack 257 Turning On Your VAIO Computer 258 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Battery...60 Charging the Battery Pack 257 Notes on Using the Battery Pack 259 ...
......52 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Switching User Accounts 236 Help and Support...53 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Parts Description...2 VAIO computer...54 Parts and Controls on the Back 239 Parts and Controls on the Bottom 240 Parts and Controls on the Sides 242 Parts...Up an Appropriate Work Environment 254 Power...58 Connecting a Power Source 256 Charging the Battery Pack 257 Turning On Your VAIO Computer 258 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Battery...60 Charging the Battery Pack 257 Notes on Using the Battery Pack 259 ...
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Network / Internet...4 Internet...66 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)...261 About the Internet Connection Services 262 About the Network (LAN 263 ... a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN 271 Apps...71 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Store...72 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Connections...5 VAIO computer...73 Using the LAN Port (LAN port equipped models 272 Power...74 Connecting a Power Source 256 Display...76 Changing the Resolution (Size) of the...
Network / Internet...4 Internet...66 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)...261 About the Internet Connection Services 262 About the Network (LAN 263 ... a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN 271 Apps...71 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Store...72 Installing Apps from Windows Store 227 Connections...5 VAIO computer...73 Using the LAN Port (LAN port equipped models 272 Power...74 Connecting a Power Source 256 Display...76 Changing the Resolution (Size) of the...
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... External Drive 281 Audio...81 Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Changing the Sound Output Device 280 Speakers...82 Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Headphones...83 ...Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Optical digital output...84 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Internet...85 Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)...261 About the...
... External Drive 281 Audio...81 Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Changing the Sound Output Device 280 Speakers...82 Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Headphones...83 ...Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset 282 Optical digital output...84 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Internet...85 Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)...261 About the...
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......92 Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account 218 VAIO computer...93 Viewing the System Information 293 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 295 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 About the ASSIST Button 299 Power...95 TOC-5
......92 Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account 218 VAIO computer...93 Viewing the System Information 293 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 295 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 About the ASSIST Button 299 Power...95 TOC-5
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...HDMIConnected Device...273 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port 277 Peripheral device...101 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Changing the Sound Output Device 280 Notes on the LCD screen 274 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 275 Selecting Display... Modes 276 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port 277 CD/DVD/BD...102 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Audio...103 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 315 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your...
...HDMIConnected Device...273 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port 277 Peripheral device...101 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Changing the Sound Output Device 280 Notes on the LCD screen 274 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 275 Selecting Display... Modes 276 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port 277 CD/DVD/BD...102 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Audio...103 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 315 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your...
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...Mode...318 Microphone...106 Adjusting the Microphone Volume 316 Optical digital output...107 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Button...108 About the ASSIST Button 299 Recovery...109 About the ASSIST Button 299 Keyboard...110 Changing the ...324 Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function 325 Camera...112 Using the Built-in Camera 326 Internet...113 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Password...114 Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password 328 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password 329 Switching from a Local ...
...Mode...318 Microphone...106 Adjusting the Microphone Volume 316 Optical digital output...107 Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV 279 Button...108 About the ASSIST Button 299 Recovery...109 About the ASSIST Button 299 Keyboard...110 Changing the ...324 Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function 325 Camera...112 Using the Built-in Camera 326 Internet...113 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Password...114 Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password 328 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password 329 Switching from a Local ...
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... 8...122 Using Sleep Mode...223 Backup / Recovery...9 VAIO computer...123 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 About the ASSIST Button 299 CD/DVD/BD...125 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Button...126 About the... the Volume of the Recovery Area 339 Notes on Recovery...340 Refreshing Your VAIO Computer 341 Recovering from the Recovery Area 343 About the ASSIST Button 299 BIOS...129 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 About the ASSIST Button 299 Backup...130 Backing ...
... 8...122 Using Sleep Mode...223 Backup / Recovery...9 VAIO computer...123 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 About the ASSIST Button 299 CD/DVD/BD...125 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 Button...126 About the... the Volume of the Recovery Area 339 Notes on Recovery...340 Refreshing Your VAIO Computer 341 Recovering from the Recovery Area 343 About the ASSIST Button 299 BIOS...129 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices 294 About the ASSIST Button 299 Backup...130 Backing ...
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... 353 Refresh...134 About Recovery...335 Refreshing Your VAIO Computer 341 Security...10 VAIO computer...135 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 Internet...137 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Password...138 Creating/Changing/Removing Your ...on Password 329 Removing the Power-on Password 331 Service and support...140 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 Other Operations...11 VAIO computer...141 Using the LAN Port (LAN port equipped models 272 Power...142 Charging the...
... 353 Refresh...134 About Recovery...335 Refreshing Your VAIO Computer 341 Security...10 VAIO computer...135 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 Internet...137 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer 260 Password...138 Creating/Changing/Removing Your ...on Password 329 Removing the Power-on Password 331 Service and support...140 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care 297 Using VAIO Update...298 Other Operations...11 VAIO computer...141 Using the LAN Port (LAN port equipped models 272 Power...142 Charging the...
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... 258 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Charge Indicator Status List 354 Using Sleep Mode...223 Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings 355 Changing the Low Battery ...
... 258 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Charge Indicator Status List 354 Using Sleep Mode...223 Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings 355 Changing the Low Battery ...
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...supported models 374 Windows...158 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Windows 8...159 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Using Sleep Mode...223 Help and Support...160 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Pen...161 How...Pen 378 Starting the Note Taking App (VAIO Paper 379 Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen (VAIO Clip 380 Notifications...15 Read this first...175 About This Manual...13 VAIO computer...176 Checking Supplied Items 251 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Setting Up an Appropriate Work ...
...supported models 374 Windows...158 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Windows 8...159 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/ Shutdown)...220 Restarting Your VAIO Computer 221 Using Sleep Mode...223 Help and Support...160 Opening Windows Help and Support 174 Pen...161 How...Pen 378 Starting the Note Taking App (VAIO Paper 379 Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen (VAIO Clip 380 Notifications...15 Read this first...175 About This Manual...13 VAIO computer...176 Checking Supplied Items 251 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Setting Up an Appropriate Work ...
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......386 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 387 Service and support...179 About Online Support Website 162 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer 388 Product registration...180 About Online Support Website 162 Supplied items...181 Checking Supplied Items 251 Security...182... Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Hardware...16 Power...183 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on (the power indicator light does not turn on in green 389 Why...
......386 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 387 Service and support...179 About Online Support Website 162 Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer 388 Product registration...180 About Online Support Website 162 Supplied items...181 Checking Supplied Items 251 Security...182... Updating Your VAIO Computer 296 Hardware...16 Power...183 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on (the power indicator light does not turn on in green 389 Why...
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...I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or theirplayback is interrupted? Keyboard...191 What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes 422 What should I do if the pointer does not move 423 What should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong 424 What... should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard 425 Touch pad...192 What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes 422 Why can't I use the touch pad 426 How do I disable the touch pad 427 How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused...
...I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or theirplayback is interrupted? Keyboard...191 What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes 422 What should I do if the pointer does not move 423 What should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong 424 What... should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard 425 Touch pad...192 What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes 422 Why can't I use the touch pad 426 How do I disable the touch pad 427 How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused...
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...I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function 436 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer?...437 Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard useraccount 438 Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow 439 What should I ... frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as thoserecorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder?...412 Computer...202 Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running onbattery power 399 Touch panel...203 What should I do...
...I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function 436 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer?...437 Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard useraccount 438 Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow 439 What should I ... frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as thoserecorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder?...412 Computer...202 Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running onbattery power 399 Touch panel...203 What should I do...
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... I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point?...433 What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to my VAIO TOC-16 Why doesn't the built-in digital compass show the correct direction 449 Why doesn't the computer screen rotate 416 Apps...18 Display...) function 435 BLUETOOTH...211 What should I do if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function 436 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer?...437 Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to an access point (or the Internet)?...434 What should I do if I cannot...
... I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point?...433 What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to my VAIO TOC-16 Why doesn't the built-in digital compass show the correct direction 449 Why doesn't the computer screen rotate 416 Apps...18 Display...) function 435 BLUETOOTH...211 What should I do if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function 436 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer?...437 Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to an access point (or the Internet)?...434 What should I do if I cannot...
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.../complete the recovery process 452 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)?...453 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)?...454 What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area?...455 How do I create Recovery ...?...445 BIOS...215 What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?...445 Peripheral Devices...22 USB...216 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device?...459 What should I do if I cannot print a document 460 Printer...217 What should...
.../complete the recovery process 452 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)?...453 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)?...454 What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area?...455 How do I create Recovery ...?...445 BIOS...215 What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?...445 Peripheral Devices...22 USB...216 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device?...459 What should I do if I cannot print a document 460 Printer...217 What should...
