Note
An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction.
To disconnect your VAIO computer completely from an AC power source, turn off the computer, and then unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet.
Hint
If you select
Shut down
while holding down the
Shift
key in step 4, you can place your VAIO computer into the minimum
power consumption state (ACPI S5 mode). In this case, the fast boot function is temporarily disabled on the next start-up.
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by using the antivirus app.
You can keep the antivirus app current with the latest updates by downloading and installing the updates from the website of
the app publisher. To update the antivirus app, find the antivirus app installed on your VAIO computer from the following and
follow these steps.
1. Make sure your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Perform any of these operations according to the preinstalled antivirus app.
For Trend Micro:
Start
Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security
.
For McAfee:
Start
McAfee LiveSafe - Internet Security
,
McAfee Internet Security
, or
McAfee Total Protection
.
For Kaspersky Internet Security:
Start
Kaspersky Internet Security
.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
The actual procedure may be different from the above depending on the version of the app installed on your VAIO computer.
In such a case, follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
To start the antivirus app, see
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
.
Refer to the help file included with your app for more information.
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for
connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and the other end to your network.
Note
For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask
your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with “Network” or “Ethernet” writing on it.
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, high electric current to the port may cause
damage, overheating, or fire.
Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)
Hint
To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function, you need to set up the Wi-Fi
