Quick Start Guide
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... in microphone ASSIST button Rotation lock button VOL (Volume) buttons Power button Starts VAIO Care while your computer, especially the touch screen or the AC adapter cable. To use and download apps from your Internet service provider. 5 Locate User Guide An introduction of powering on, or is shutting down and click the Settings charm. 2 Click (the network icon). 3 Select the desired network (SSID) and click Connect. Refer to the supplied Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide before creating the Recovery Media. ...
... in microphone ASSIST button Rotation lock button VOL (Volume) buttons Power button Starts VAIO Care while your computer, especially the touch screen or the AC adapter cable. To use and download apps from your Internet service provider. 5 Locate User Guide An introduction of powering on, or is shutting down and click the Settings charm. 2 Click (the network icon). 3 Select the desired network (SSID) and click Connect. Refer to the supplied Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide before creating the Recovery Media. ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...) to another location. If the display language selection window appears, select your computer to the Internet and update the computer using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to the computer. If Windows does not start and you have to the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer will delete all Desktop apps that is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through troubleshooting ...
...) to another location. If the display language selection window appears, select your computer to the Internet and update the computer using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to the computer. If Windows does not start and you have to the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer will delete all Desktop apps that is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through troubleshooting ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... the power button or slide and hold the power switch for "The charge indicator light is not completed. Restoring your system using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that you create a new restore point manually before installing any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before you enter the password. If you have occurred. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select (Shut down) in hard disk drive...
... the power button or slide and hold the power switch for "The charge indicator light is not completed. Restoring your system using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that you create a new restore point manually before installing any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before you enter the password. If you have occurred. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select (Shut down) in hard disk drive...
Users Guide
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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 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 Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
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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 Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
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 Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
Users Guide
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.... The apps described in this manual), after update. The User Guide - User Guide (this VAIO(R) 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 Search Back | Back to Top Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this manual) General information and operation instructions about the configuration of your model. On-screen documentation User Guide - Introduction Version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this...
.... The apps described in this manual), after update. The User Guide - User Guide (this VAIO(R) 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 Search Back | Back to Top Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this manual) General information and operation instructions about the configuration of your model. On-screen documentation User Guide - Introduction Version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this...
Users Guide
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... default web browser. About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the following these steps. 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 Search Back | Back to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices. Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless...
... default web browser. About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to the Internet with a Wired Connection Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the following these steps. 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 Search Back | Back to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices. Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless...
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... (Wireless LAN) Function You can launch the default web browser. Notes on the wireless LAN. 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 Search Back | Back to Top Internet About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is a security protocol for correct use. Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications You can stop Wi-Fi communications by following types of Internet connection services...
... (Wireless LAN) Function You can launch the default web browser. Notes on the wireless LAN. 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 Search Back | Back to Top Internet About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is a security protocol for correct use. Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications You can stop Wi-Fi communications by following types of Internet connection services...
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... Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from power saving mode to Normal mode. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. 60 Entry of the power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function...
... Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from power saving mode to Normal mode. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. 60 Entry of the power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function...
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... Online Support Website Solving Common Problems with the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level. 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 Search Back | Back to Top Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you of available update information...
... Online Support Website Solving Common Problems with the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level. 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 Search Back | Back to Top Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you of available update information...
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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 Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might be looking for the following apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Keeping...
.... 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 Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might be looking for the following apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Keeping...
Users Guide
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... when using the BIOS function. 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 Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to keep your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive, a USB floppy disk drive, or a USB flash drive by using...
... when using the BIOS function. 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 Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to keep your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive, a USB floppy disk drive, or a USB flash drive by using...
Users Guide
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... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from power saving mode to start the computer. 86 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password input for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password...
... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from power saving mode to start the computer. 86 Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer is turned on password input for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Removing the Power-on Password...
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... apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to Top Service and support About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VAIO computer, as well as a selection of frequently asked questions. 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 Search Back | Back to update your local Sony...
... apps to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to Top Service and support About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VAIO computer, as well as a selection of frequently asked questions. 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 Search Back | Back to update your local Sony...
Users Guide
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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 Search Back | Back to Top Welcome Congratulations on the model you with limited information about your VAIO computer. In such a case, use a touch pad or a mouse for more information. Your VAIO computer may not support touch screen operations depending on the purchase of this file to the complete version of the User Guide, see Updating...
... User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Search Back | Back to Top Welcome Congratulations on the model you with limited information about your VAIO computer. In such a case, use a touch pad or a mouse for more information. Your VAIO computer may not support touch screen operations depending on the purchase of this file to the complete version of the User Guide, see Updating...
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... the PC settings screen. 5. Also, when only the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is on Airplane mode. [Details] 6. To check Wi-Fi connection status Open the desktop [Details] and move the mouse pointer over (the Network icon) in the 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 Search Back | Back to Top Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications...
... the PC settings screen. 5. Also, when only the 5 GHz Wi-Fi function is on Airplane mode. [Details] 6. To check Wi-Fi connection status Open the desktop [Details] and move the mouse pointer over (the Network icon) in the 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 Search Back | Back to Top Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications...
Users Guide
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... start even when you cannot use the remote wake-up function on the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging. Hint The USB charging settings are enabled, you connect a USB device to the USB port that supports USB charging. 1. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Enable the USB Charging setting. 3. 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...
... start even when you cannot use the remote wake-up function on the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging. Hint The USB charging settings are enabled, you connect a USB device to the USB port that supports USB charging. 1. When the USB charging settings are disabled by enabling the USB charging settings. Enable the USB Charging setting. 3. 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...
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... Start BIOS setup. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Enter the password and press the Enter key. If you forget the password, you must be reset by entering the machine password. Press the or key to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. Set the machine password first. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations...
... Start BIOS setup. There are two types of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer. Enter the password and press the Enter key. If you forget the password, you must be reset by entering the machine password. Press the or key to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. Set the machine password first. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations...
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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 Search Back | Back to Top Using NFC/One-touch functions You can easily connect an NFC/One-touch functions supported device to your device. 294 Before using NFC/One-touch functions, follow these steps to On. Open the charms [Details] and select the Settings charm. 2. Select Wireless in the lower right corner. 3. Follow 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 Search Back | Back to Top Using NFC/One-touch functions You can easily connect an NFC/One-touch functions supported device to your device. 294 Before using NFC/One-touch functions, follow these steps to On. Open the charms [Details] and select the Settings charm. 2. Select Wireless in the lower right corner. 3. Follow the...
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... at pedestrian crossings. Keep small parts such as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of time, remove the battery pack from the AC outlet if you are not planning to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information. 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 Search Back | Back to...
... at pedestrian crossings. Keep small parts such as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of time, remove the battery pack from the AC outlet if you are not planning to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information. 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 Search Back | Back to...