Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer. Make sure the display screen is a portable device that may make you : 1. Furniture and posture - Viewing angle of the display as well. Use the display's tilting feature to your sides...
.... Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer. Make sure the display screen is a portable device that may make you : 1. Furniture and posture - Viewing angle of the display as well. Use the display's tilting feature to your sides...
Quick Start Guide
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... before use Windows Update, click the Search charm and Settings, then search Windows Update. Create your computer, especially the touch screen or the AC adapter cable. Parts and Controls A Built-in camera / indicator Ambient light sensor B WIRELESS indicator Disc drive indicator Charge... exhaust vent Stand G Touch mark H LAN port DC IN port I Built-in speakers Air intake vent E Built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Wireless keyboard Wireless ...
... before use Windows Update, click the Search charm and Settings, then search Windows Update. Create your computer, especially the touch screen or the AC adapter cable. Parts and Controls A Built-in camera / indicator Ambient light sensor B WIRELESS indicator Disc drive indicator Charge... exhaust vent Stand G Touch mark H LAN port DC IN port I Built-in speakers Air intake vent E Built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Wireless keyboard Wireless ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...your computer will be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. Copyright protected data, such as Recovery Media. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and Start advanced recovery wizard. However, it...is recommended that you are retained, whereas all the data on your computer while the computer is in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer About recovery What is retained in hard disk drive or SSD. Connect your computer to the help ...
...your computer will be displayed during the Recovery Media creation process. Copyright protected data, such as Recovery Media. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and Start advanced recovery wizard. However, it...is recommended that you are retained, whereas all the data on your computer while the computer is in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer About recovery What is retained in hard disk drive or SSD. Connect your computer to the help ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... power indicator light turns on password If you enter a wrong power-on -screen User Guide. To solve this section or the on-screen User Guide. Press the ASSIST button while your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in MB and select Shrink...with the USB 2.0 standard (if any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your computer is turned on -screen instructions. Your computer restarts after system files are securely connected to create Recovery Media again. 3 If ...
... power indicator light turns on password If you enter a wrong power-on -screen User Guide. To solve this section or the on-screen User Guide. Press the ASSIST button while your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in MB and select Shrink...with the USB 2.0 standard (if any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your computer is turned on -screen instructions. Your computer restarts after system files are securely connected to create Recovery Media again. 3 If ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Search Back | Back to Top Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer, focused on support and Internet connection. On-screen documentation User Guide - Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with your VAIO computer. Apps The preinstalled apps may look slightly different depending...Start Guide An overview of how to recover and back up and get started with a complete version of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer, as well as...
...Search Back | Back to Top Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer, focused on support and Internet connection. On-screen documentation User Guide - Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with your VAIO computer. Apps The preinstalled apps may look slightly different depending...Start Guide An overview of how to recover and back up and get started with a complete version of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer, as well as...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... your desired apps, files, or settings. Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files You can search apps, files, or settings on the Start screen. [Details] 15 Viewing Running Apps You can view running apps by displaying the list on the charms, and then start your app. VAIO... 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 Apps Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following these steps. Opening the App...
... your desired apps, files, or settings. Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files You can search apps, files, or settings on the Start screen. [Details] 15 Viewing Running Apps You can view running apps by displaying the list on the charms, and then start your app. VAIO... 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 Apps Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following these steps. Opening the App...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... 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 Menu About the Start Screen and Menu You can open the charms to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
... 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 Menu About the Start Screen and Menu You can open the charms to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display About the Start Screen and Menu You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Opening the Desktop ...You can add shortcuts to Use the Touch Screen Notes on Using the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen 19 Open the desktop by following topics: About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the Screen Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness ...
... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display About the Start Screen and Menu You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Opening the Desktop ...You can add shortcuts to Use the Touch Screen Notes on Using the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen 19 Open the desktop by following topics: About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the Screen Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Replacing the AA Battery of the keyboard, such as keys, buttons and indicator lights. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to...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 Keyboard Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Describes the features of the Keyboard 23
...Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Replacing the AA Battery of the keyboard, such as keys, buttons and indicator lights. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to...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 Keyboard Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Describes the features of the Keyboard 23
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...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 use the wireless keyboard. Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard 27 You might be looking for... Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Change the AA battery in the keyboard when the battery power becomes low.
...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 use the wireless keyboard. Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard 27 You might be looking for... Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Change the AA battery in the keyboard when the battery power becomes low.
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Use the Touch Screen Notes on Using the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen Opening the Desktop 30 You might be looking for the following topics: ...About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) Enlarging the Text ...
...Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Use the Touch Screen Notes on Using the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen Opening the Desktop 30 You might be looking for the following topics: ...About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) Enlarging the Text ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Use the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the Screen Adjusting the LCD ...Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) ...
...Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Use the Touch Screen Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the Screen Adjusting the LCD ...Brightness Automatically Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...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 Keyboard About the Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock...use the wireless keyboard. You might be looking for the Keyboard This section explains how to use the wireless keyboard supplied with Touch Screen Operations Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard 50
...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 Keyboard About the Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock...use the wireless keyboard. You might be looking for the Keyboard This section explains how to use the wireless keyboard supplied with Touch Screen Operations Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard 50
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... 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 Peripheral device Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external ...device connected to change the device for correct use of the LCD screen. 52 Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer, you need to your VAIO computer and ...
... 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 Peripheral device Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external ...device connected to change the device for correct use of the LCD screen. 52 Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone to your VAIO computer, you need to your VAIO computer and ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Your VAIO computer measures ambient light intensity to operate the touch screen easier. Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) You...play high-definition videos using the touch screen, read the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the LCD screen. How to Use the Touch Screen You can change the screen resolution to operate your VAIO computer. ...
... Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Your VAIO computer measures ambient light intensity to operate the touch screen easier. Displaying Images Smoothly (Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2) You...play high-definition videos using the touch screen, read the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu About the Touch Screen Adjusting the Angle of the LCD screen. How to Use the Touch Screen You can change the screen resolution to operate your VAIO computer. ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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You might be looking for the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Charms Opening the Desktop Click to Search Back | Back to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Menu Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Top 59
You might be looking for the following topics: About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Charms Opening the Desktop Click to Search Back | Back to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Menu Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Top 59
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... operate the touch screen easier. How to Use the Touch Screen You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with Touch Screen Operations 64 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...
... operate the touch screen easier. How to Use the Touch Screen You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with Touch Screen Operations 64 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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Notes on the LCD screen Read the following topics: Connecting an External Microphone 70 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 Peripheral device Changing the Sound...
Notes on the LCD screen Read the following topics: Connecting an External Microphone 70 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 Peripheral device Changing the Sound...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to operate your VAIO computer. You might be looking for correct use. Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your finger(s). You can perform various...
... / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to operate your VAIO computer. You might be looking for correct use. Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your finger(s). You can perform various...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... 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 Display About the Touch Screen The touch screen enables direct interaction with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer. Adjusting the Angle of the...
... 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 Display About the Touch Screen The touch screen enables direct interaction with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer. Adjusting the Angle of the...
