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Quick

Start

Guide

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Initial Setup

1

  Check supplied items

2

  Connect AC adapter

3

  Turn on your  

VAIO® computer

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.

4

 Connect to the 

Internet

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 AC adapter

 Power cord

 Wireless keyboard

1

 Wireless mouse

1

 Wireless receiver (for keyboard/mouse)

 Remote commander

3

 AA batteries (2) or (4

3

)

1  Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery 

before use.

2  Insert the supplied AA manganese 

batteries before use.

3  Not supplied with all models. Availability 

depends on your computer’s specifications.

 Features and specifications may vary and are 

subject to change without notice.

6

 Locate User Guide

7

  Sign in with Microsoft 

account

Parts and Controls

Adjust the angle of the screen to locate the 
DC IN port behind the foot stand. Route the 
AC adapter cable through the hole in the 
foot stand and plug it into the DC IN port.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter, 
then plug it into an AC outlet.

Press and hold down the PC power button 
until the PC power indicator light turns on.

 The startup process will take a few minutes. 

No action is required until the setup window 

appears.

Connect to the Internet to automatically 
activate Windows.

 Wired connection

Connect your computer and router with a 
LAN cable. 

 Wi-Fi

 (Wireless LAN) connection

1

  Open the charms by pointing to the top 

right corner of the screen, then move the 
pointer down and click the 

 

Settings

 

charm.

2

 Click 

 (the network icon).

3

  Select the desired network (SSID) and click 

Connect

.

 For details on the security key and other 

settings, refer to the manual of the network 

device or the information from your Internet 

service provider.

To download and use apps from Windows 
Store, you need to use a Microsoft account 
instead of a local account. You can create a 
Microsoft account by following the steps 
below.

1

  Open the charms by pointing to the top 

right corner of the screen, then move the 
pointer down and click the 

 

Settings

 

charm.

2

 Click 

Change

 PC settings

,

 Users

, and 

Switch to a Microsoft account

.

3

  Follow the on-screen instructions.

 When app updates are available, a number 

appears on the 

Store

 tile on the 

Start

 

screen. Click the tile to start 

Store

 and 

update Windows Store apps.

An introductory version of the 

User Guide

 is 

available on your computer. To update to the 
complete version, connect to the Internet 
and follow the steps below.

1

  Open the charms by pointing to the top right 

corner of the screen, then move the pointer 
down and click the 

 

Search

 charm.

2

 Click 

Apps

, enter “VAIO Manual” in the 

search box, and then click the icon. 
The 

User Guide

 appears.

3

  Close the 

User Guide

, and after a while, 

open again by following the same steps. 
The complete version will be available.

 Be sure to use 

VAIO Update

 before updating.

You can see the 

User Guide

 on 

your smartphone.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/vaio/

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Please read this manual and 

Safety Regulations

 carefully 

before using the product.
Keep them in a safe place.

5

 Complete important 

tasks

 Perform Windows Update and VAIO 

Update

  Click the 

 

Search

 charm and 

Settings

then search 

Windows Update

.

  Click the 

 

Search

 charm and 

Apps

then search 

VAIO Update

.

 Create your Recovery Media

Press the 

ASSIST

 button to start 

VAIO 

Care

, then 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

Press the 

ASSIST

 button to start 

VAIO 

Care

, then click 

About your VAIO

.

Other Tips

A

LCD screen / touch screen

B

Built-in camera / indicator

 Picture off indicator

 Timer indicator

WIRELESS

 indicator

 Disc drive indicator

MONITOR

 indicator

 PC power indicator

I

HDMI OUTPUT

 port

HDMI INPUT

 port

VIDEO INPUT

 jacks

 LAN port

 DC IN port

 MONITOR ONLY

 LAN port

 

CABLE/ANT

 (

DIGITAL/ 

ANALOG

) port

MONITOR ONLY

 USB port

 USB port × 3 (Compliant with 

the USB 2.0 standard, the port 

with the   mark supports USB 

charging.)

J

Memory module compartment 

cover

D

Built-in microphone

Subwoofer

Built-in speakers

(Bottom)

C

Remote sensor

E

Air vent

H

Optical disc drive

Drive eject button

Support website

http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://fr.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: French)
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO/ (Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil)

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On selected models only.

K

Media Access indicator

“Memory Stick Duo”/

SD

 

memory card combined slot

 USB port × 3 (Compliant with 

the USB 3.0 standard.)

 i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port

 Headphone jack

 Microphone jack

ASSIST

 button:  Starts 

VAIO 

Care

 while your computer is on 

- easily tune-up and self 

support the computer.

F

WEB

 button

:  Launches the web browser - starts Windows, then the web 

browser when your computer is off.

TV

 button

:  Turns on the TV, without starting Windows.

MONITOR

 power button:  Switches the LCD screen ON or OFF.

 PC power button

G

MONITOR operation buttons:  Open menus to change picture settings, etc.

–  

HOME

 button

–  

OPTION

 button

–    /   buttons / 

VOL

 (Volume) buttons

–    / 

 buttons / 

CH

 (Channel) buttons

–  

INPUT/OK

 button

–  

RETURN

 button

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