Quick
Start
Guide
Printed in China
© 2012 Sony Corporation
4-430-216-11 (1)
Personal Computer
SVS131/SVS13A/SVS151 Series
LAN cable
Wireless LAN
Modem
Internet
Router/
access point
or
Initial Setup
1
Check supplied items
2
Connect AC adapter
3
Turn on your
VAIO® computer
4
Connect to the Internet
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
1
5
Locate User Guide
6
What to do next
Parts and Controls
Care and Handling Tips
Computer Handling
Do not exert pressure on your computer,
especially the LCD/touch screen or the AC
adapter cable.
HDD Care
If your computer is equipped with a built-in
hard disk drive, avoid moving the computer
when it is turned on, is in the process of
powering on, or is shutting down.
Ventilation
Place your computer on hard surfaces such as
a desk or table. Proper air circulation around
vents is important to prevent overheating.
Liquid Damage
Protect your computer from contact with
liquids.
Extended battery pack
2
and
battery adapter
2
With the battery pack installed on your
computer, plug the power cord and the AC
adapter into an AC outlet and the computer.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your
computer when using it for the first few times to
ensure the battery becomes fully charged.
Press and hold down the power button until
the power indicator light turns on.
The startup process will take a few minutes.
No action is required until the setup window
appears.
When using a wired connection, connect your computer
and your router (not supplied) with a LAN cable (not supplied).
When using a wireless connection, follow the
VAIO Easy Connect on-screen instructions.
Click
(Start), All Programs, and VAIO Easy Connect.
Press the ASSIST button to start VAIO Care,
then complete the following steps by clicking
the items in the right pane.
Update your computer using
VAIO Update
Click VAIO Software.
To use Windows Update, click
(Start),
All Programs, and Windows Update.
Create your Recovery Media
Click Advanced Tools.
Recovery Media are not supplied with your
computer. Refer to the supplied Recovery,
Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
before creating the Recovery Media.
Register your computer
Click About your VAIO.
For detailed information on network settings and devices, refer to
the manual provided by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or
manufacturer of the devices.
The above diagram is one of the Internet connection methods as an
example.
An introduction of the User Guide is available
on your computer. Update to the complete
guide, by following the steps in the
introduction.
1
Check if your computer is connected to the
Internet.
2
Click
(Start), All Programs, and
VAIO Manual.
The User Guide may already be updated to the
complete version if you run VAIO Update in
advance.
1 The battery pack is installed on your computer
at the time of delivery.
2 Not supplied with all models. Availability
depends on your computer’s specifications.
Features and specifications may vary and are
subject to change without notice.
Support websites
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/
(Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil)
F
(Back)
Air exhaust vent
G
Security slot
(SVS13A / SVS131 Series)
"Memory Stick Duo" slot
Media access indicator
SD memory card slot
Monitor port
HDMI output port
USB port x 2 (Compliant
with the USB 3.0 standard.)
USB port (Compliant with
the USB 2.0 standard, and
supports USB charging.)
LAN port
DC IN port
A
Built-in camera / indicator
E
ASSIST button
Starts VAIO Care while your computer is on - easily
tune-up and self support the computer.
WEB button
Launches the web browser - starts Windows, then the
web browser when your computer is off.
VAIO button
Executes the assigned task - pressing and holding
down the button enables you to change the task.
Drive eject button
Performance selector switch
Ambient light sensor
Built-in speakers
Power button / indicator
Fingerprint sensor
B
Security slot (SVS151 Series)
Headset compatible
headphones jack
(SVS13A / SVS131 Series)
Headphones jack
(SVS151 Series)
Optical disc drive
Microphone jack
(SVS151 Series)
C
Touch pad
Press the bottom left of the
touch pad to click.
WIRELESS indicator
Charge indicator
Disc drive indicator
Built-in microphone
D
(Bottom)
Port replicator connector
cover
Extended battery pack
connector cover
Battery off button
On selected models only.
A
B
C
D
G
F
E