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Sony SVD13225PXB Laptop User Manual

1. Start McAfee LiveSafe Internet Security McAfee Internet Security or McAfee Total Protection For Windows Defender Start Windows Defender 3 Follow the on screen instructions e 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 e To start the antivirus app see Starting Apps e Refer to the help file included with your app for more information Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can stop wireless WAN WWAN communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Mobile Broadband setting to Off e Turning off the wireless WAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can establish wireless WAN WWAN communications using Mobile Broadband 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Make sure Airplane mode is Off and change the Mobile Broadband setting to On 4 Select a carrier name or service name and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears To disconnect from the I nternet Open the charms and s
2. 4 Insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot with its printed circuit facing toward you e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before inserting the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs e Fiber to the Home FTTH e Cable modem e Digital Subscriber Line DSL e Satellite e Dial up About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b I EEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4 GH
3. e Use Sleep mode When you do not need to use your VAIO computer temporarily you can use Sleep mode To extend the battery life use Sleep mode frequently If you do not intend to use the computer for an extended period of time turn off the computer Resuming the computer from Sleep mode is faster than from booting up the computer See Using Sleep Mode for more information e Decrease the LCD brightness of the computer screen See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information e Turn down the volume of the speakers and headphones See Adjusting the Speakers Volume for more information e Disconnect peripheral devices that are not in use Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light lt 4 turns on or blinks differently according to conditions Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Turns off when charging is completed Blinks in orange The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator it blinks along with the charge indicator Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack an unlocked battery pack Removable battery pack supplied models etc About Sleep Mode Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer s state including data you are working on Your VAIO computer connects to the Internet regularly and enables you to receive contact via email or call apps and obtain the latest updates
4. Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models A Wide Area Network WAN is a widespread communications network that makes it possible to connect local computer networks in remote locations together and it is often available with communication facilities provided by carriers such as telecom operators Using the wireless WAN WWAN allows your VAIO computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is mobile phone coverage Depending on your country and model you may need to insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder or slot on the computer to use the wireless WAN function e The wireless WAN may not be available in some countries and regions e Use of certain features and apps may require access to the Internet with the wireless WAN function You may incur data connection charges while your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet Contact your wireless service provider for more information Hint e Depending on your country and model you might receive an offer from a VAIO selected carrier In that case the micro SIM card is either in the carrier s SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the micro SIM card holder or slot If the micro SIM card is not provided with your VAIO computer you can purchase one from your preferred carrier Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO comp
5. Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you to change settings of various kinds of functions such as display and sounds 1 Start VAIO Control Center See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired item and change the settings Hint e Some of the items will not be visible if you sign in as a user without administrative rights Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and tune ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update prog
6. Touch panel e Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models e Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Partition e Creating Partitions e Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions NFC One touch functions e About One touch functions NFC supported models e Notes on NFC One touch functions NFC supported models e Using NFC One touch functions NFC supported models e Disabling NFC One touch functions NFC supported models e About NFC NFC supported models Windows e Opening Windows Help and Support e Starting Help Tips Windows 8 e Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown e Restarting Your VAIO Computer e Using Sleep Mode Help and Support e Opening Windows Help and Support e Starting Help Tips Pen e How to Use the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models e Replacing the Battery of the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models e Using the Pen Hook Digitizer Stylus supplied models e Replacing the Nib Digitizer Stylus supplied models e Using the Pen Stand Digitizer Stylus supplied models e Starting the Note Taking App VAIO Paper e Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen VAIO Clip Notifications Read this first e About This Manual VAIO computer e Updating Your VAIO Computer e
7. What should do if my VAIO computer screen freezes Restart your VAIO computer Press the Ctri Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Restart If the problem persists press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds What should do if the pointer does not move If your finger reaches an edge of the touch pad the pointer will not move You will need to lift your finger and then place it back on the center of the touch pad The pointer may not move temporarily as expected depending on the condition of your VAIO computer In such a case wait for a while before moving the pointer again If the pointer still does not move press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down If the problem persists press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds Turning off the computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the l Power button may cause loss of unsaved data The touch pad may be disabled See Why can t use the touch pad for more information What should do if my keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration refer to Windows He
8. e Sign in using a user account that has system administrator privileges to reset your password If you forget all passwords for system administrator accounts you cannot reset any Windows passwords You need to perform system recovery See About Recovery for more information What should do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively e Press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator check that it is off Then restart the computer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password e If you forget the power on password you cannot start your VAIO computer See What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer for more information What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer e If you forget the password Setting Changing the Power on Password you cannot start your VAIO computer When you forget your user password Enter the machine password to reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen When you forget your machine password The password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center What should do if forget the pow
9. e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings Keyboard backlight equippe
10. Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity e The operations below also place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode Press the 4 Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the ag Windows button e Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps About Sleep Mode Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer s state including data you are working on Your VAIO computer connects to the Internet regularly and enables you to receive contact via email or call apps and obtain the latest updates on the tiles of the Start screen even if the computer is in Sleep mode Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery pack is consumable The capacity gradually declines through repeated cycles of recharging and discharging As a result the battery life becomes short even if it is fully charged and eventually the battery pack reaches the end of its life If the battery life has become shor
11. If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen ae Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove the check mark What should do if my VAIO computer does not turn on Make sure all cables are securely connected to devices such as between your VAIO computer and the AC adapter the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source If you plug the power cord of your VAIO computer into a power strip with a switch make sure the switch is turned on and the power cord of the power strip is securely plugged into an AC outlet If you do not turn off your VAIO computer through the normal procedure the power controller may be suspended due to a program error Disconnect all cables and peripheral devices such as the power cord and the USB device and push and hold the battery off button for three to five seconds with a thin straight object such as a paper clip Wait about five minutes and then put all cables and devices back in place and turn on the computer again Before using your VAIO computer for the first time you need to connect the computer to a power source wit
12. Insert the battery into the pen with the side toward the nib 4 3 Reattach the Tail cap Note e Do not remove the Tail cap except for when replacing the battery e If you do not intend to use the pen for a while remove the battery e The pen should not be used with a commercially available rechargeable battery Using a rechargeable battery may result in battery leakage and malfunction e When the battery power becomes low replace with a new battery promptly Keeping a depleted battery in the pen may cause battery leakage e Do not attempt to recharge a battery e Refer to the supplied safety manual Using the Pen Hook Digitizer Stylus supplied models By using the pen hook you can carry your VAIO computer with the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus attached to the computer 1 Attach the pen hook to the hole on the bottom of your VAIO computer 2 Insert the pen clip into the pen hook e The Tail cap contains a magnet Do not bring an object easily affected by magnetic interference such as a credit card close to the pen Doing so may result in loss of recorded data e When attaching the pen hook to your VAIO computer be sure to protect the glass surface of the LCD screen Lay the computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen e TO prevent them from being swallowed keep small parts such as the nib Tail cap pen hook and battery out of reach of children Hint e Detaching the pen from the
13. Note that security keys are case sensitive To check Wi Fi connection status Open the desktop and move the mouse pointer over fj the Network icon in the desktop notification area to check the Wi Fi connection status such as the access point currently connected to your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Note e On IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft equipped models when only the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point Also when only the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled the computer cannot connect to a 2 4 GHz Wi Fi access point On IEEE 802 11b g n equipped models when the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is disabled the computer cannot connect to an access point Also the computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point e It may take some time to find and connect to a Wi Fi access point before starting communications via Wi Fi Hint e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode e Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key the access point will be registered in the computer You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivale
14. Put your finger on the left edge of the touch pad and slide the finger right to switch to the running app When more than one app is running repeat this action to switch apps in descending order from the last used app Note e The gesture function scroll back forward zoom in zoom out open the app menu open the charms switch apps may not work depending on the operating condition of your VAIO computer or the touch pad settings Hint e The shape of the touch pad varies depending on the model you purchased e For detailed information on how to use the touch pad start VAIO Control Center click Input Device and follow the instruction movies To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Using the Built in Camera You can make a video call through the Internet using the built in camera and communication apps The built in camera indicator light is on while the built in camera is in use Front 1 Built in front camera indicator 2 Built in front camera Bottom 1 Built in rear camera indicator 2 Built in rear camera 3 Built in dual microphones Hint e The apps installed on your VAIO computer vary depending on the computer s configurations e Some apps may not support all the resolution settings of the built in camera e f the power frequency in your location is different from the one you set on the camera app the autofocus system of the built in rear camera may not work Notes on the Built in Camera e D
15. The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port the computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop 2 Select Extend these displays from the drop down list next to Multiple Displays and OK The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays e Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function e Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings e Do not change the display settings while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Change the display settings after you exit the video image app Hint e You can set the screen resolution for each display used for the Multiple Monitors function Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer 1 Turn on an external display 2 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key Note e If you disconnect a display cable not supplied while only an external display is selected as the display output it is hard to operate your VAIO compu
16. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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
17. You can move or copy a file with this motion Advanced operations You can make a simple motion gesture with your fingers on the touch screen to operate your VAIO computer The response to a gesture varies depending on the apps To right click touch and hold Touch and hold the desired point on the touch screen for a few seconds and lift your finger off the screen Depending on the point you touch you can display various menus To scroll Touch and slide a scrollable area of a window such as an Internet Explorer window You can also drag the slider on the vertical scroll bar of the selected window to scroll the window To zoom in or out on an image such as a photo zoom Pinch on the touch screen with two fingers for zooming on an image such as a photo on Photos Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To rotate an image such as a photo rotate Put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate an image such as a photo You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll You can select an item such as an app tile or a picture 4 Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models You can operate the on screen Touch Keyboard with touch screen operations for text entry 1 Open the desktop and select fj the Touch Keyboard icon in the
18. cannot turn off my VAIO computer Follow any of these procedures to exit all running apps and then turn off your VAIO computer again Drag the app from the top center of the screen to the bottom center See Closing Apps for more information Press the AIt F4 keys If there is unsaved data save it at the confirmation prompt If you have installed a new app on your VAIO computer check if the app is working properly its data is normal and you have operated it correctly Contact the app publisher or designated provider for technical support If you connect peripheral devices such as a printer or a USB device to your VAIO computer or connect the computer to your network disconnect all peripheral devices or the computer s network connection and then turn off the computer While the computer is communicating with a peripheral device or the network Windows does not allow you to turn off the computer In addition some peripheral device drivers for the peripheral devices do not support the feature to force the computer to shut down If the computer screen freezes press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down If your VAIO computer freezes with a message indicating the settings are being saved or the computer is shutting down displayed follow these procedures in order Press the Enter key Wait for a while If the problem persists press the Ctrl A
19. e Do not place your VAIO computer in an unstable position Cleaning Your VAIO computer LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer read the following precautions for the correct cleaning procedure When cleaning your VAIO computer e Turn off your VAIO computer and unplug the AC adapter before cleaning the computer e Use a soft dry cloth to wipe debris and dust off your VAIO computer e Be sure to use a soft dry cloth when cleaning your VAIO computer If the computer is badly soiled fog the surface of the computer with your breath and wipe off the dirt or clean off with a lightly wet cloth and then wipe remaining moisture away with a dry cloth e Do not use solvents such as benzine acetone alcohol thinner or commercially available cleaners as these may cause damage to the surface or coating of your VAIO computer e Use a blower to blow off debris and dust underneath the keys keycaps Do not remove any keycap from the keyboard Do not use a vacuum cleaner as it may cause a malfunction When cleaning your LCD screen e Be sure to use a soft dry cloth when cleaning your VAIO computer If the LCD screen is badly soiled fog the surface of the LCD screen with your breath and wipe off the dirt or clean off with a lightly wet cloth and then wipe remaining moisture away with a dry cloth e Do not use solvents such as benzine acetone alcohol thinner or commercially available cleaners as these may cause damage to the LCD scre
20. e To switch to a local account select Disconnect in step 4 instead of Connect to a Microsoft account e If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services About User Account Types There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8 a local account and a Microsoft account Local account A local account is a user name and password that you set on your VAIO computer Because one local account is expected to be used for a single computer you cannot share the same account on multiple computers Hint e Setting a local account password is optional If you forget your local account password recover your VAIO computer Microsoft account A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Microsoft services Because a Microsoft account can be set for each user you can share the same account on multiple computers To download apps from Windows Store you need to switch from a local account to a Microsoft account Hint e Setting a Microsoft account password is required If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services Starting Apps You can start apps by following these steps 1 Open the Start screen or the Apps screen See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen or Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select your desired app Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the
21. or cause communication failure e If both the BLUETOOTH function and the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function of your VAIO computer are enabled interference may occur and cause slower communication speeds or other problems e TO communicate via Wi Fi while you are on the road you may need to contract with a Wi Fi connection service provider e If your VAIO computer is equipped with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is prohibited by law e The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment including wall material etc Apps in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions e The data transfer rate specified in the specification is the theoretical maximum and may not reflect actual data transfer rate e Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your VAIO computer e The 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi frequency bands are not communicable with one another e The data transfer rate of IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n 2 4 GHz may be affected by interference when used with an IEEE 802 11b product Also IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with an IEEE 802 11b product The transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point To
22. Broadband 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Make sure Airplane mode is Off and change the Mobile Broadband setting to On 4 Select a carrier name or service name and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears To disconnect from the I nternet Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon a Carrier name or service name and Disconnect To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Make sure the micro SIM card is properly inserted in the micro SIM card slot on your VAIO computer Otherwise the wireless WAN function may not work See Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models for information on how to insert the micro SIM card Hint e For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function refer to your carrier s instructions Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Push in the micro SIM card and quickly release 4 Pull the micro SIM card out of the slot e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before removing the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card
23. GHz band can be used IEEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices You can connect your VAIO computer to a network through a wireless connection For information on peripheral devices required for LAN access ask your Internet Service Provider ISP or refer to the manual that came with the device you use For information on how to connect your VAIO computer to the network refer to your ISP s instructions or the manual that came with the device to which you connect the computer If you require information on the network settings at your workplace ask the network administrator Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select fay the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to Off Hint e To disable all wireless functions turn on Airplane mode e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can establish Wi Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point not Supplied Before using Wi Fi m
24. I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b I EEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4 GHz band can be used IEEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select fay the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to Off Hint e To disable all wireless functions turn on Airplane mode e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can establish Wi Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point not Supplied Before using Wi Fi make sure a Wi Fi access point is on and operating 1 Connect an access point to your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and the manual that came with the access point for more information 2 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select the network icon 4 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 5 Select the desired access poi
25. Normal mode from Sleep mode with mouse operation depending on the mouse you use If your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode when the computer is unstable it may not resume from Sleep mode The following operations are recommended Before placing your VAIO computer into Sleep mode save your files and exit all running apps Shut down your VAIO computer periodically e Depending on the current state of Windows your VAIO computer might not be able to enter Sleep mode If your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode while running a task such as DVD writing the task may be suspended e When your VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet you cannot obtain the latest updates on email Social Networking Services SNSs etc e Your VAIO computer may become warm during Sleep mode Selecting a Power Plan Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power consumption 1 Open Control Panel See Opening Control Panel 2 Select Hardware and Sound and Power Options 3 Select your desired power plan 4 If you want to change the power plan settings select Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window By selecting Change advanced power settings you can change the advanced settings Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on the power plan settings Hint e The power status icon indicates what kind of power source
26. PC settings screen 4 Change the Bluetooth settings to On Your VAIO computer searches for devices and displays a device list 5 When connecting a BLUETOOTH mouse turn it on and press the button to connect the mouse Refer to the manual that came with your BLUETOOTH device for the procedure to ready the device for connection 6 Select the desired device Follow the on screen instructions to register your device e Depending on the BLUETOOTH device it may take some time for your VAIO computer to find the device If your device does not appear in the list repeat the procedure to ready the device for connection for example pressing the button for connection e Depending on the BLUETOOTH device the procedure to establish connection may vary Refer to the manual that came with the device for the procedure Hint e If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and you intend to use it for high speed communications enable the Wi Fi setting See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to enable the setting e A window appears for passcode input if a BLUETOOTH device is requesting authentication to establish connection Follow the on screen instructions to share the passcode between the BLUETOOTH device and your VAIO computer If you do not wish to connect select the Cancel button in the window A passcode is a secret number that is entered by a user to use for the authen
27. Recovery Media in a secure place to protect rescued files from unauthorized access e To restore copyright protected data such as music files organized by digital media playback apps use a backup tool specified by the app you used to import such data Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of data which is not restored with the specified backup tool e VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions does not support backup of a file whose name including the path is over 260 characters Using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions does not guarantee backup of all the data on your built in storage device Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data arising out of the backup process e Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions Your VAIO computer automatically restarts 72 hours after VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions starts If 72 hours have passed during the backup process the process will be stopped and the computer will restart There is no way to resume the process Rescued files may be divided into two or more files and saved in a specified location or renamed depending on the location you select Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the rescued files See Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool for more information e If an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB
28. SSD See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions Where to place your VAIO computer When placing your VAIO computer ensure that e You have easy access to a power source and necessary ports e You leave enough space around the computer e The computer is placed on a flat surface that is wide enough and you can face the computer screen as you operate it e You can place the computer in front of you where you can sit upright and keep your forearms parallel to the floor Where not to place your VAIO computer Placing your VAIO computer in an inappropriate location may cause damage or a malfunction Do not place the computer in a location subject to e Direct sunlight e Magnetic items or sources e Heat sources such as residential heating equipment e Excessive dust e High humidity e Poor ventilation e The area around the air exhaust vent may become extremely hot while your VAIO computer is on Be careful before touching the area e Do not place any object near the air exhaust vent that may block the vent Hint e Your VAIO computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account
29. Starts VAIO Clip See Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen VAIO Clip for more information Fn Scr Lk Scroll Lock Works differently depending on the apps you use Refer to the help file included with the app for more information Fn Pg Up Page Up Goes to the previous page Fn End End Moves the cursor to the end of a line or page Fn Pg Dn Page Down Goes to the next page Fn Home Home Moves the cursor to the top of a line or page Hint e For information on shortcut keys combined with the Windows key etc refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad you can move the pointer on the computer screen With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone or the right button zone to execute various commands or display menus 1 Left button zone 2 Right button zone To click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone once Alternatively tap on the touch pad once To double click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone twice quickly Alternatively tap on the touch pad twice quickly To right click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the right button zone once Alternatively tap on the touch pad with two fingers Depending on the location of the pointer you can display various shortcut
30. VAIO computer by following the procedures below in order Note that following these procedures may cause working data to become corrupted Disconnect all peripheral devices such as a printer or a USB device and your VAIO computer from the network if any Press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds and make sure your VAIO computer is off Then turn on the computer again e If the problem persists reset the battery pack Press and hold down the O Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds Disconnect all cables connected to your VAIO computer such as the AC adapter and push and hold the battery off button for three to five seconds with a thin straight object such as a paper clip Wait about five minutes and then put all cables back in place and turn on the computer again e If you bring your VAIO computer directly from a cold location to a warm one or use it in a high humidity location moisture may condense inside the computer In such a case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer Do not use the computer in a high humidity location a relative humidity of more than 80 as it may cause the computer to malfunction Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off e When the battery pack is running out of power your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and eventually turns off Connect the AC adapter to the computer or charge the battery pack What should do if
31. Wi Fi R Wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer are enabled What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate with Shorten the distance between your VAIO computer and the BLUETOOTH device within 33 feet 10 meters If the computer is more than 33 feet 10 meters away from the BLUETOOTH device communication will not be possible The computer may not be able to communicate with the BLUETOOTH device even within 33 feet 10 meters due to obstacles between the devices radio wave quality ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls or apps in use In such a case move the computer away from obstructions or closer to the device Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is on and the device is not in the power saving mode Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is enabled Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another BLUETOOTH device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your VAIO computer Why can t use BLUETOOTH R devices when switch users e If you switch users without signing out from your system BLUETOOTH devices will not work Be sure to sign out before switching users What should do if cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function e Make sure the BLUET
32. a hard disk malfunction Be sure to disconnect all cables connected to the computer before moving it e Do not drop or hit your VAIO computer Even a slight shock or vibration may cause a hard disk malfunction e Do not place your VAIO computer in an unstable position Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before connection 1 Plug one end of the power cord 4 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on your VAIO computer Sel Note e Do not plug more than one device into the same AC outlet e The shape of the AC adapter varies depending on the model you purchased e Make sure that the power plug is firmly plugged into your VAIO computer Hint e You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector to help prevent damage to your VAIO computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions 1 Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source Hint e The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low a
33. a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the desired Wi Fi access point and Connect Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services including Windows Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to the Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft account
34. a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the desired Wi Fi access point and Connect About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs Fiber to the Home FTTH Cable modem Digital Subscriber Line DSL Satellite Dial up Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use In some countries or regions using the Wi Fi products may be restricted by the local regulations Wi Fi devices work on the 2 4 GHz band which is used by a variety of devices They use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band however radio interference may still slow communication speeds reduce communication range or cause communication failure If both the BLUETOOTH function and the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function of your VAIO computer are enabled interference may occur and cause slower communication speeds
35. app when detaching the pen see Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models What should do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN Make sure the battery pack is charged Make sure the micro SIM card is 3G or LTE data enabled and activated by your telecom operator When inserting the micro SIM card be sure to follow the steps in Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Make sure you have adequate mobile coverage in your area Check with your carrier for additional coverage information for your location Make sure Airplane mode is Off on the PC settings screen Make sure the Mobile Broadband setting is On on the PC settings screen e Make sure that the Access Point Name APN is properly configured in the network setting If not contact your telecom operator to get the correct APN to use Hint e For more information on the wireless WAN function visit the VAIO support website Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder e Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your VAIO computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of the c
36. as fast as the one displayed on your VAIO computer e The 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi frequency bands are not communicable with one another e The data transfer rate of IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n 2 4 GHz may be affected by interference when used with an IEEE 802 11b product Also IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with an IEEE 802 116 product The transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point e To stop the Wi Fi function abruptly turn off your VAIO computer and the wireless devices if any e The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end
37. bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any connected dev
38. by selecting Fy Start in the lower left corner Opening the App List You can open the list of the installed apps the Apps screen on your VAIO computer Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe up on the Start screen Mouse Touch pad operation Click the icon at the lower left of the Start screen Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen e You can search apps from the search box on the upper right corner of the Apps screen When you have installed many apps it is useful to search from the search box Searching Content With the fa Search charm you can search files settings or web content To open the charms see Opening the Charms 1 Enter a keyword e g Windows in the search box 2 Select your desired icon or file from the search result Hint e You can select the search target to narrow the search result Opening the Desktop You can access the desktop from a tile just like an app Open the desktop by following the instruction below 1 Open the Start screen and select the Desktop tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services including Windows
39. computer is running on battery power e What should do if my battery pack does not work properly Display e Why does the LCD brightness automatically change e What should do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen e What should do if my computer screen goes blank e What should do if my computer screen flickers or fades to white Intel graphics accelerator installed models e What should do e What should do e What should do models if captured images flicker if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions if the touch screen does not work correctly Touch screen equipped e Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images e How do change the LCD brightness e What should do e What should do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen if some items do not fit on the computer screen e Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder e What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port e What should do e What should do if videos are not displayed smoothly if color gradients are not displayed correctly on my computer screen e Why doesn t the computer screen rotate HDMI e What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external di
40. connection you need to install a driver Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to a previous state depending on when the restore point was created Typically restore points are created automatically for example when you install a driver However we recommend that you create a new restore point manually before installing any apps or drivers on your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for information on creating a restore point About Types of Backup You can use the Windows Backup and Restore feature to back up your valuable data There are several types of backup to meet your needs as described below Backing up files You can select and back up folders and files stored on your VAIO computer to an external hard disk drive For details on how to back up data refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support Backing up system images You can create a backup copy of the whole system of your VAIO computer If the built in storage device or the computer ever stops working you can use the system image to restore the computer as it was when backed up To create a system image you need an optional hard disk drive formatted in NTFS format You can also back up a system image to optical discs such as Blu ray Disc or DVD disc For details on how to create a system image refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windo
41. desktop notification area See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop Hint e The on screen Touch Keyboard appears automatically when you touch a text field Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action For example to turn off the sound Fn X F2 Press and hold down the Fn key then press the F2 key Some keyboard functions can only be used while Windows is running Fn ex F1 Disables and enables the touch pad See Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad for more information Fn aX F2 Turns on and off the built in speakers or the headphones Fn 4 F3 F4 Press the button repeatedly to adjust the volume level of the built in speakers and the headphones See Adjusting the Speakers Volume for more information To decrease the volume press the Fn F3 keys To increase the volume press the Fn F4 keys Fn y_ X F5 F6 Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information To decrease lighting intensity press the Fn F5 keys To increase lighting intensity press the Fn F6 keys Fn ico gt F7 Switches the display output to an external display Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination and then press the Enter key to confirm See Selecting Display Modes for more information Fn 1
42. device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Your VAIO computer has only one partition C drive as the factory default setting If you want to store data in another partition such as D drive change the partition size and create a new partition For more information on how to create partitions see Creating Partitions Hint e Some models may have D drive as the factory default setting Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery area follow these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select This PC 3 Select Computer on the menu bar and Manage 4 Select Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk O row in the center pane Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery is stored If your VAIO computer includes a solid state drive SSD you might want to minimize the recovery area by removing such data to free up disk space on the C drive or the last drive in your drive list for example D drive You need Recovery Media to remove the data for system recovery or to recover th
43. device is correctly selected See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information Check the volume on the playback app you are using What should do if hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone Microphone feedback may occur when your microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as speakers Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone What should do if my microphone does not work Check if your microphone is selected as a recording device Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound To open Control Panel see Opening Control Panel Select Sound and check if there is a check mark on your desired microphone icon on the Recording tab If not select the icon and Set Default If the icon is not displayed make sure the microphone is properly connected to your VAIO computer An external microphone with a 3 pole mini plug does not work with the headset compatible headphone jack Q The microphone of your headset may not work with your VAIO computer Use a Sony smartphone compatible headset What should do if hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone e Microphone feedback may occur when your microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as speakers Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone
44. do I create Recovery Media e How can restore my VAIO computer system to its factory default settings e How can reinstall the original apps and drivers Security Password e What should do if forget the Windows password e What should do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively e What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer BIOS e What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer Peripheral Devices USB e What should do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device e What should do if cannot print a document Printer e What should do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device e What should do if cannot print a document Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8 you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account you can download apps from Windows Store To create or switch to a Microsoft account follow these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Your account in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Connect to a Microsoft account 5 Follow the on screen i
45. encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g 802 11n and 802 11lac draft standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can stop Wi Fi communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Select the desired access point and Disconnect e Do not disable the Wi Fi function while accessing remote documents files or resources as it may result in data loss About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard
46. enters Sleep mode automatically after no more than 30 minutes of inactivity Press the l Power button to bring the computer back into Normal mode Safety Information Refer to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information Computer e If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your VAIO computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack if it is removable You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again e Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables e Keep small parts such as memory cards and memory card adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them e The temperature of the surface and the bottom of your VAIO computer the AC adapter and the battery may rise due to the CPU load or an electric current generated while the battery is being charged This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The amount of heat generation varies depending on external devices or apps in use e If your VAIO computer or the AC adapter becomes extraordinarily hot turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack if it is removable and then contact an authorized Sony service Support center Power source e Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire e To disconnect the power cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself e Do not use cut or damaged connecti
47. in storage device contains data for system and app recovery Typically you cannot modify or delete data in this area however there are commercially available apps designed for this purpose Why do I have to create Recovery Media Recovery Media are used to restore your VAIO computer back to its original factory condition If Windows does not start and you have deleted the recovery area you will need the Recovery Media to perform recovery Create the Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use Refreshing Your VAIO Computer If your VAIO computer has become unstable it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows Refresh the computer by following these steps e The 64 GB or 128 GB SSD equipped models do not support the refresh function If you want to check the capacity of the SSD press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start BIOS setup 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start troubleshooting recovery Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 3 Select Troubleshoot and Refresh your PC Most user data saved on your built in storage device some Windows settings and all apps downloaded from Windows Store will be retained even after you refresh your VAIO computer However some app settings or files in
48. incur data connection charges while your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet Contact your wireless service provider for more information Hint e Depending on your country and model you might receive an offer from a VAIO selected carrier In that case the micro SIM card is either in the carrier s SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the micro SIM card holder or slot If the micro SIM card is not provided with your VAIO computer you can purchase one from your preferred carrier Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Remove the micro SIM card by pushing it out from the base plate 4 Insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot with its printed circuit facing toward you e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before inserting the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8 you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account you can download apps from Windows Store To create or switch to a Microsoft account follow these steps 1 Open the charms and selec
49. is charging Turns off when charging is completed Blinks in orange The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator it blinks along with the charge indicator Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack an unlocked battery pack Removable battery pack supplied models etc Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive
50. it possible to connect local computer networks in remote locations together and it is often available with communication facilities provided by carriers such as telecom operators Using the wireless WAN WWAN allows your VAIO computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is mobile phone coverage Depending on your country and model you may need to insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder or slot on the computer to use the wireless WAN function e The wireless WAN may not be available in some countries and regions e Use of certain features and apps may require access to the Internet with the wireless WAN function You may incur data connection charges while your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet Contact your wireless service provider for more information Hint e Depending on your country and model you might receive an offer from a VAIO selected carrier In that case the micro SIM card is either in the carrier s SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the micro SIM card holder or slot If the micro SIM card is not provided with your VAIO computer you can purchase one from your preferred carrier Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Remove the micro SIM card by pushing it out from the base plate b
51. main settings and personal data retained Refresh your VAIO computer first if the computer becomes unstable If the problem persists recover the computer There are two ways to recover the computer e From Recovery Media e From the recovery area e The 64 GB or 128 GB SSD equipped models do not support the refresh function If you want to check the capacity of the SSD press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start BIOS setup When do I have to perform recovery or refresh e If your VAIO computer has become unstable e If your VAIO computer has been infected with a computer virus e If your VAIO computer is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through troubleshooting e If you have formatted the C drive by mistake Which apps should I use to recover or refresh my VAIO computer or create Recovery Media Use the following apps VAIO Care e Creating Recovery Media e Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions e Recovering your VAIO computer e Rescuing backing up your data e Erasing all the data on your built in storage device Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE e Refresh Hint e Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions for more information e You can also recover your VAIO computer from Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE What i
52. on password three times consecutively e Press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator check that it is off Then restart the computer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password If you forget the power on password you cannot start your VAIO computer See What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer for more information What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer e If you forget the password Setting Changing the Power on Password you cannot start your VAIO computer When you forget your user password Enter the machine password to reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen When you forget your machine password The password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer e If you forget the password Setting Changing the Power on Password you cannot start your VAIO computer When you forget your user password Enter the machine password to reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen When you forget your machine password The password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an aut
53. optical disc drive plug the AC adapter into a power source e Try other reliable media e If the problem persists visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance What should do if cannot start complete the recovery process e Disconnect all unnecessary external devices from your VAIO computer e Try the suggestions below Check the condition of Recovery Media If you are using optical discs check the discs for dirt or damage If the discs are not clean clean them and try recovering your VAIO computer again If you cannot recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area restart the computer and recover the computer from the recovery area again or use Recovery Media If you cannot recover your VAIO computer using a USB optical drive or USB flash drive connect the drive to another USB port or to the USB port that is compliant with the USB 2 0 standard if any Then turn off the computer and try recovering it again See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information e If the problem persists visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance What should do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable Windows does not start e Try the suggestions below Restore computer system files Use the restore point that you created before your VAIO computer becomes unstable See Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows for more information Restore your VAIO comp
54. or other problems To communicate via Wi Fi while you are on the road you may need to contract with a Wi Fi connection service provider If your VAIO computer is equipped with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is prohibited by law The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment including wall material etc Apps in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions The data transfer rate specified in the specification is the theoretical maximum and may not reflect actual data transfer rate Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your VAIO computer The 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi frequency bands are not communicable with one another The data transfer rate of IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n 2 4 GHz may be affected by interference when used with an IEEE 802 11b product Also IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with an IEEE 802 11b product The transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point e To stop the Wi Fi function abruptly turn off your VAIO computer and the wireless devices if any e The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol W
55. place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode Press the Q Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the ag Windows button e Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps 1 Open the Start screen and select an account name at the upper right corner of the computer screen See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select your desired account name Hint e To create a new user account you need to sign in as an administrator Then open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner and select Accounts and Other accounts in the left pane To open the charms see Opening the Charms Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services including Windows Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft a
56. point Also the computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point e It may take some time to find and connect to a Wi Fi access point before starting communications via Wi Fi Hint e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode e Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key the access point will be registered in the computer You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the de
57. screen of the access point Otherwise the computer cannot connect to the access point Open Command Prompt enter ipconfig all and then press the Enter key You can find the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field under Wireless LAN adapter Wi Fi To open Command Prompt see Starting Apps What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc If you are using an access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point Wait for a while and try again Change the channel setting of your access point By changing the channel interference on your wireless network may be reduced and data transfer speed may improve If access point channel interference occurs data transfer speed may be reduced If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure that a microwave oven is not operating near your Wi Fi devices The 2 4 GHz frequency band on which Wi Fi operates is us
58. see Opening the Desktop Turning On Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source 2 Press the l Power button If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator it turns on in green The computer is turned on and Windows starts after a while e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than four seconds your VAIO computer will not turn on e When moving the LCD screen do not hold the built in camera as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e Do not touch the touch screen when turning on your VAIO computer as it may cause the computer to malfunction Touch screen equipped models Hint e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity while the computer is connected to an AC outlet See Using Sleep Mode for more information Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Using Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data fo
59. stop the Wi Fi function abruptly turn off your VAIO computer and the wireless devices if any e The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g 802 11n and 802 11lac draft standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 14
60. support portrait orientation and may not work correctly In this case use your VAIO computer in landscape orientation Notes on using the built in digital compass e The built in digital compass works by detecting a magnetic direction Do not rely solely on the location information the built in digital compass provides The accuracy of the digital compass can be easily affected by magnetic interference and may not work properly particularly in the following locations Inside an elevator or a room built with ferrous materials such as iron frames or reinforced concrete Near a reinforced concrete structure such as a footbridge or a concourse of an airport or train station Near or inside a train or a car Near a transformer on the ground or high voltage power lines Near a metallic product such as a metal frame desk or metallic furniture Near a material that has a high level of magnetic interference such as a magnet a magnetic holder or speakers The supplied pen Digitizer Stylus contains a magnet If you bring the pen close to the magnetometer 1 on your VAIO computer or put it on the keyboard near the magnetometer the digital compass may not work properly Digitizer Stylus supplied models e When magnetism around your VAIO computer is unstable the accuracy of the built in digital compass may decrease however this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction In such a case you need to calibrate the digital comp
61. the LCD screen or soil it e The LCD screen may become warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e Due to the mechanical design of your VAIO computer s LCD screen touch screen the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Touch screen equipped models e The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability however treat the screen with care as it is not 100 unbreakable In case the screen breaks into small pieces be careful not to cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass Touch screen equipped models e Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your VAIO computer near a window e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction e Using your VAIO computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This does not indicate a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal e A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for an extended period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images
62. the Power on Password Service and support e Updating Your VAIO Computer e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care e Using VAIO Update Touch panel e Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e Enlarging the Text Size DPI Touch screen equipped models e How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Location information e Disabling the Download of the Location Information GNSS equipped models e Downloading the Location Information GNSS equipped models Sensor e About Built In Sensors e Notes on Built In Sensors Security e Updating Your VAIO Computer Menu e Opening Control Panel Windows 8 e Using Sleep Mode Pen e Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models Face Recognition e Using Face Recognition e Notes on Face Recognition e Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition Backup Recovery VAIO computer e Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care e About the ASSIST Button CD DVD BD e Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Button e About the ASSIST Button Recovery e About Recovery e Creating Recovery Media e Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area e Notes on Recovery Refreshing Your VAIO Computer Recovering from the Recovery Area e Recovering from Recovery Media e Removing Recovery Content
63. the specific folders may not be retained Confirm the following list for details of which settings are retained and which data is erased after you refresh the computer Settings retained after you refresh your VAIO computer The following settings will be retained after you refresh your VAIO computer e Library settings e User accounts local domain Microsoft account and group memberships e Domain settings e Windows Update settings e Start screen and lock screen background e Desktop themes e International settings e Wireless network profiles e Settings configured in Windows Welcome Data erased after you refresh your VAIO computer The data in the folders specified below will be erased after you refresh your VAIO computer e Windows e Program Files e Program Files x86 e ProgramData e Users User name AppData e Save important data in advance e Copyright protected data such as digital broadcast data or music files organized by digital media playback apps may not be available even if the data is retained in the same location after you refresh your VAIO computer Refer to the help file included with the app you are using for instructions Hint e The apps installed at the time of delivery and installed from Windows Store are retained whereas all Desktop apps that you installed after the purchase will be erased Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the fol
64. the touch screen e Keep the touch screen clean for good touch sensitivity Dirt may cause damage or a malfunction Enlarging the Text Size DPI Touch screen equipped models Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and icon size enables you to operate the touch screen easier 1 Open Control Panel and select Appearance and Personalization and Make text and other items larger or smaller See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select the desired settings from the options on the screen and Apply 3 If a message appears and recommends signing out select Sign out now 4 Sign in again The text font size for Windows changes How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Basic operations To click tap Tap on the touch screen once with a finger You can select a button such as OK and Cancel or an item in a menu by tapping it To double click double tap Tap on the touch screen twice in quick succession with a finger You can start an app such as a word processor or a spreadsheet program or open a file by double tapping its icon To drag Put a finger on the desired point on the touch screen and slide the finger You can move a file or change the window size with this motion To drag and drop Touch the desired file icon slide to another folder window or app icon and then lift your finger o
65. time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Touch screen equipped models e The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability however treat the screen with care as it is not 100 unbreakable In case the screen breaks into small pieces be careful not to cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass Touch screen equipped models e Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your VAIO computer near a window e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction e Using your VAIO computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This does not indicate a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal e A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for an extended period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port the computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop 1 R
66. to Free up Disk Space e About the ASSIST Button BIOS e Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices e About the ASSIST Button Backup e Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows e Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows e Creating a Restore Point e About Types of Backup e About Backup e Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool Service and support e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care Built in storage device e Creating Partitions e Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions e Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area e Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Partition e Creating Partitions e Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Refresh e About Recovery e Refreshing Your VAIO Computer Security VAIO computer e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care e Using VAIO Update Internet e Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Password e Setting Changing the Power on Password e Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition e Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password e Removing the Power on Password BIOS e Setting Changing the Power on Password e Removing the Power on Password Service and support e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care e Using VAIO Update Face Recognition e Using Face Recognition e Notes on Face Recognition
67. to open Control Panel If the User Account Control window appears select Yes 2 Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume 3 Enter the size of the partition to be created in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and select Shrink 4 Right click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Your VAIO computer has only one partition C drive as the factory default setting If you want to store data in another partition such as D drive change the partition size and create a new partition For more information on how to create partitions see Creating Partitions Hint e Some models may have D drive as the factory default setting About One touch functions NFC supported models One touch functions are Sony original functions which use NFC Simply touch two One touch functions supported devices to easily establish communication without complicated settings Notes on NFC One touch functions NFC supported models Before using the NFC One touch functions read the following precautio
68. to use certain apps or services including Windows Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to the Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can stop wireless WAN WWAN communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Mobile Broadband setting to Off e Turning off the wireless WAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can establish wireless WAN WWAN communications using Mobile
69. your VAIO computer Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the Je Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen 1 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use 3 Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove the check mark About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concer
70. your VAIO computer is currently using and you can see the computer s power status by selecting this icon Notes on Using the Power Source Read the following precautions before using the power source Notes on the AC adapter e Use the AC adapter supplied with your VAIO computer or with genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction e Do not connect the AC adapter to a power conversion device such as a travel power converter It may cause overheating or a malfunction e If the AC adapter cable becomes damaged or broken do not use it Notes on turning on your VAIO computer e Because your VAIO computer contains magnetic components keep magnetic storage media away from the computer as it may cause data corruption e Keep magnetic devices away from your VAIO computer Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running
71. 0 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can stop Wi Fi communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Select the desired access point and Disconnect e Do not disable the Wi Fi function while accessing remote documents files or resources as it may result in data loss About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b I EEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4 GHz band can be used I EEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft ac
72. 1a 802 11g 802 11n and 802 11lac draft standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can stop Wi Fi communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Select the desired access point and Disconnect e Do not disable the Wi Fi function while accessing remote documents files or resources as it may result in data loss About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b I EEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4
73. AIO computer first if the computer becomes unstable If the problem persists recover the computer There are two ways to recover the computer e From Recovery Media e From the recovery area Note e The 64 GB or 128 GB SSD equipped models do not support the refresh function If you want to check the capacity of the SSD press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start BIOS setup When do I have to perform recovery or refresh e If your VAIO computer has become unstable e If your VAIO computer has been infected with a computer virus e If your VAIO computer is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through troubleshooting e If you have formatted the C drive by mistake Which apps should I use to recover or refresh my VAIO computer or create Recovery Media Use the following apps VAIO Care e Creating Recovery Media e Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions e Recovering your VAIO computer e Rescuing backing up your data e Erasing all the data on your built in storage device Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE e Refresh Hint e Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions for more information e You can also recover your VAIO computer from Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE What is a recovery area The recovery area on the built
74. CD screen may become warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e Due to the mechanical design of your VAIO computer s LCD screen touch screen the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Touch screen equipped models e The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability however treat the screen with care as it is not 100 unbreakable In case the screen breaks into small pieces be careful not to cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass Touch screen equipped models e Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your VAIO computer near a window e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction e Using your VAIO computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This does not indicate a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal e A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for an extended period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Using the Multiple Monitors Function
75. Checking Supplied Items e Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Care and maintenance e Cleaning Your VAIO computer LCD screen Important notice e Trademarks e About the Software License e About the International ENERGY STAR R Program e Safety Information e Handling the Built in Storage Device Service and support e Updating Your VAIO Computer e About Online Support Website e Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer Product registration e About Online Support Website Supplied items e Checking Supplied Items Security e Updating Your VAIO Computer Troubleshooting Hardware Power e What should do if my VAIO computer does not turn on e What should do if the screen remains blank when I press the power button e Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off e What should do if cannot turn off my VAIO computer e Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer e What should do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode e What should do if my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work the charge indicator light blinks fast e What should do if the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears when turn on my VAIO computer Battery e What should do if my battery pack is not fully charged e Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the
76. D screen Before using your VAIO computer make sure the LCD screen is secured to the computer with the metal hooks on the computer To fold the LCD screen Grasp the top center edge of the LCD screen with your hand and gently push it down to the end e Observe the following when raising or folding the LCD screen Do not raise or fold the LCD screen with excessive pressure on it as it may cause damage to the part of your VAIO computer Be careful not to catch your finger in the LCD screen Make sure other people and objects are out of range of slide motion Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen Do not fold the LCD screen by pushing the VAIO logo stand behind the LCD screen Do not raise the LCD screen forcibly from the bottom edge of the LCD screen e The LCD screen may unfold abruptly if you lift your VAIO computer with the back side up Be sure to hold the computer from both the front and back sides with your hands when lifting the computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use AC adapter Power cord Digitizer stylus Pen hook VGA adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications USB IR Adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications Hint e No Recovery Media is included because your VAIO computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or
77. Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or Surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can stop wireless WAN WWAN communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Mobile Broadband setting to Off e Turning off the wireless WAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can establish wireless WAN WWAN communications using Mobile Broadband 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network
78. Do not touch your VAIO computer with more than one device supported with the NFC One touch functions at a time e If NFC One touch functions still do not work after you perform above operations restart your VAIO computer What should do if cannot download the location information e Check that the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS settings are correctly configured See Downloading the Location Information GNSS equipped models for more information e You may be in the place where you cannot receive signals from GNSS satellites Avoid using the GNSS in a tunnel a basement or doors behind high buildings or trees etc Why doesn t the built in digital compass show the correct direction e The built in digital compass works by detecting a magnetic direction Do not rely solely on the location information the built in digital compass provides Especially at the following locations the accuracy of the digital compass can be easily affected by magnetic interference and it may not work correctly Inside an elevator or a room built with ferrous materials such as iron frames or reinforced concrete Near a reinforced concrete structure such as a footbridge or an airport or a train station concourse Near or inside a train or a car Near a transformer on the ground or high voltage power lines Near a metallic product such as a metal frame desk or metallic furniture Near a material that has a high level of magnetic inte
79. Fn key is used The CPU load increases How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled register the MAC address of your VAIO computer in the setup screen of the access point Otherwise the computer cannot connect to the access point Open Command Prompt enter ipconfig all and then press the Enter key You can find the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field under Wireless LAN adapter Wi Fi To open Command Prompt see Starting Apps What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc If you are using an access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point Wait for a while and try again Change the channel setting of your access point By changing the channel interference on your wireless network may be reduced and data transfer speed may improve If access point channel interference occurs data transfer speed may be reduced If your access point
80. IO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions Note e If you reduce the volume of the C drive partition you may not create Recovery Media or complete the recovery process successfully because the free space on the built in storage device is not sufficient 1 Open Control Panel select System and Security and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel If the User Account Control window appears select Yes 2 Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume 3 Enter the size of the partition to be created in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and select Shrink 4 Right click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage
81. IO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date Through the Internet VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for enhancing your computer s performance or new apps that are available and let you download and install with simple steps 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update Hint e You can also start VAIO Update from VAIO Care Desktop Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions for correct use e Do not push the touch screen roughly Gentle touches always work as your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen e The touch screen may not work properly if you turn on your VAIO computer while touching the screen or if the computer is affected by electromagnetic waves during the start up process In such a case restart the computer The touch screen may not work for several seconds after your VAIO computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode In such a case wait for a while before using
82. If data access to a memory card is in progress wait until the data access ends and then start playback again If you are playing a video stored on the memory card copy it to the built in storage device and then play the copied video If the CPU and cooling fan settings are configurable with VAIO Control Center changing the settings may improve the performance To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps What should do if color gradients are not displayed correctly on my computer screen Depending on the model you purchased your computer screen may not temporarily display smooth gradients when the computer screen pauses because of the power saving function To avoid this right click on the desktop and select Graphics Properties to display the Intel graphics control panel and then disable Panel Self Refresh Note that the battery life becomes short if you disable this setting Why doesn t the computer screen rotate The screen rotation may be disabled Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm and then check the display settings To open the charms see Opening the Charms e The screen rotation is disabled while your VAIO computer is connected to an external display If you connect the computer to an external display while using the computer in portrait orientation the computer screen automatically changes to landscape horizontal orientation e With the LCD screen raised and the keyboard available the screen rotation
83. Images captured under fluorescent light may contain light reflections A dark portion in captured images may contain noise e The area on and around the built in camera is soiled Clean the area See Notes on the Built in Camera for more information on how to clean the camera What should do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions e The effect settings on your app may cause dropped frames Refer to the help file included with the app for more information e There may be more app running than your VAIO computer can handle Exit the apps that you are not currently using This problem may occur while your VAIO computer is running on the power saving plan which reduces the CPU performance See Selecting a Power Plan to check the current power plan Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images e Some camera apps may not work correctly when another camera app is running Exit the current app before starting another e You may not be able to use another camera app that uses the built in camera while using the gesture function e The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks when you are viewing a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e If the problem persists restart your VAIO computer Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended momentarily e The video input may be suspended momentarily if A shortcut key with the
84. Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer as well as troubleshooting information Safety Regulations Read carefully before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology Other references Windows Help and Support A comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer To open Windows Help and Support see Opening Windows Help and Support App help files App help files may be included with the preinstalled apps on your VAIO computer You may be able to access the help files from the help menu Notice Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof e In the manual the TM or R ma
85. O Control Center 2 Enable disable the automatic adjustment setting in Display Brightness Hint e Ambient light intensity is measured by the ambient light sensor Blocking the ambient light sensor may decrease the LCD brightness Displaying Clear and Vivid Images X Reality for mobile installed models You can display clear and vivid images using the X Reality for mobile engine that is high quality image technology 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select I mage Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Set the X Reality for mobile setting to On e The setting does not change between on and off while images are displayed Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions for correct use e Do not push the touch screen roughly Gentle touches always work as your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen e The touch screen may not work properly if you turn on your VAIO computer while touching the screen or if the computer is affected by electromagnetic waves during the start up process In such a case restart the computer e The touch screen may not work for several seconds after your VAIO computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode In such a case wait for a while before using the touch screen e Keep the touch screen clean for good touch sensitivity Dirt may cause damage or a malfunction Enlarging the Text S
86. OOTH function is enabled Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane Change the Bluetooth setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area e Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled Open the charms and select the fej Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane Change the Bluetooth setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Check the BLUETOOTH settings Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound and Devices and Printers Right click the computer icon and select Bluetooth settings and the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box To open Control Panel see Opening Control Panel What should do if forget the Windows password e The Windows password is case sensitive Check your password and enter again e Sign in using a user account that has system administrator privileges to reset your password If you forget all passwords for system administrator accounts you cannot reset any Windows passwords You need to perform system recovery See About Recovery for more information What should do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after enter a wrong power
87. Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information e You can set up the web log in settings and the security strength settings for face recognition in the FastAccess window Refer to the help file included with FastAccess for information on each setting Notes on Face Recognition Read the following precautions before using face recognition e Face recognition is not available as a complete substitution for the Windows password e The face recognition technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the face recognition e The face recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the Windows password See Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password for more information on the Windows password 1 Select the Click here to enable Face Recognition check box in the Windows sign in screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to register your face After the registration is complete you can use face recognition on the sign in screen or lock screen e With the face recognition settings enabled you cannot use the built in front camera w
88. S from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 6 Select Start Follow the on screen instructions Hint e The Memory Stick slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot e It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type Notes on Using Memory Stick Before using Memory Stick read the following precautions for correct use e Keep Memory Stick out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing it e Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metal objects cee yo of e Memory Stick contains delicate electronic components Do not impact bend or drop it Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Do not wet Memory Stick Do not use or store in a location subject to Extremely high temperature such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or corrosive substances Excessive dust Be sure to use Memory Stick and adaptors that are compliant with the standards supported by your VAIO computer Incompatible cards and adaptors may get stuck in the slot causing damage to the computer You cannot write data to Memory Stick that is write protected It is recommended that you make a backup copy of important data Stored data may be lost or corrupted if You remove Memory Stick or turn off your VAIO compu
89. SONY Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 svp1322 How to Use Windows 8 The Basics User account e Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account e About User Account Types Power e Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown e Restarting Your VAIO Computer e Entering Sleep Mode Shutting Down or Restarting e Using Sleep Mode Display e About the Start Screen and Menu e Opening the App List e Searching Content e Opening the Desktop Internet e Installing Apps from Windows Store Password e Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account e About User Account Types Apps e Starting Apps e Switching Apps e Closing Apps e Viewing Running Apps e Switching User Accounts e Installing Apps from Windows Store e Opening the App Menu Windows e Opening Windows Help and Support e Starting Help Tips Menu e About the Start Screen and Menu e Opening the App List e Searching Content e Opening the Desktop e Opening Control Panel e Opening the Charms Windows 8 e Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown e Restarting Your VAIO Computer e Using Sleep Mode Store e Switching User Accounts e Installing Apps from Windows Store Help and Support e Opening Windows Help and Support e Starting Help Tips Parts Description VAIO computer e Parts and Controls on the Back e Parts and Controls on the Bottom e Parts and Co
90. Select the Playback tab 4 Ensure there is a check mark next to the icon of the device you intend to output computer sound from If there is no check mark next to the icon select it and Set Default 5 Select OK To change the sound rate and bit depth The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device Follow the above steps 1 to 3 and then select the HDMI device icon and Properties On the Advanced tab select the sample rate and bit depth for example 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD quality which the device supports and then OK Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen e The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction e Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause damage e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen with the screen folded as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it e The LCD screen may become warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e Due to the mechanical design of your VAIO computer s LCD screen touch screen the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of
91. Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen e You can search apps from the search box on the upper right corner of the Apps screen When you have installed many apps it is useful to search from the search box Switching Apps You can switch between apps that are currently running Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Display currently running apps touch and swipe in your desired app icon from the left edge To display the currently running apps see Viewing Running Apps Mouse Touch pad operation Display currently running apps and drag your desired app icon from the left edge to the center To display the currently running apps see Viewing Running Apps Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below Touch operation Touch screen equipped models 1 When an app is open point to the top center of the screen 2 Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears from the screen Mouse Touch pad operation 1 When an app is open move the cursor to the top center of the screen until the hand icon appears 2 Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears from the screen Keyboard operation Press the Alt key and the F4 key at the same time Alt 4 F4 Viewing Running Apps You can view running apps by displaying the list on t
92. Stick Micro and M2 Duo adaptors away from children They are harmful if swallowed Removing SD Memory Cards This topic explains how to remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Open This PC To open This PC see Starting Apps 3 Right click the SD memory card icon and select Eject 4 Push in the SD memory card toward your VAIO computer and release 5 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot Hint e The SD slot on your computer also works as a Memory Stick slot Removing Memory Stick This topic explains how to remove Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Open This PC To open This PC see Starting Apps 3 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Eject 4 Push in Memory Stick toward your VAIO computer and release 5 Pull Memory Stick out of the slot e Do not remove Memory Stick while data is being read from or written to Memory Stick If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure to remove Memory Stick after the loading is complete e Be sure to remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Hint e The Memory Stick slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot Inserting Memory Stick This topic explains how to insert Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot and carefully slide it into the slot until it
93. Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to the Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8 you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account you can download apps from Windows Store To create or switch to a Microsoft account follow these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Your account in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Connect to a Microsoft account 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint
94. Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port the computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop 2 Select Extend these displays from the drop down list next to Multiple Displays and OK The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays e Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function e Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings e Do not change the display settings while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Change the display settings after you exit the video image app Hint e You can set the screen resolution for each display used for the Multiple Monitors function Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer 1 Turn on an external display 2 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key e If you disconnect a display cable not supplied while only an external display is selected as the display output it is
95. VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Using Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the fej Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select N Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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 Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer you may
96. You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the desired Wi Fi access point and Connect About the BLUETOOTH R Function You can establish wireless communications between your VAIO computer and other BLUETOOTH devices such as another computer a smartphone a mobile phone a headset or a mouse You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area Y Ss ne Sys BH C nn AA i S Y One BLUETOOTH device can co
97. a check mark on your desired microphone icon on the Recording tab If not select the icon and Set Default If the icon is not displayed make sure the microphone is properly connected to your VAIO computer e An external microphone with a 3 pole mini plug does not work with the headset compatible headphone jack Q e The microphone of your headset may not work with your VAIO computer Use a Sony smartphone compatible headset What should do if do not hear sound from speakers or headphones e Check if the volume from speakers or headphones is not minimized Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key for more information Check if the volume in Windows is not turned off or minimized See Adjusting the Volume in Windows for more information When the volume is turned off select Deactivate muting to turn on the volume When the volume is minimized turn up the volume When connecting external speakers or headphones check the following Make sure external speakers or headphones are properly connected to your VAIO computer See Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset for more information If external speakers require external power make sure the speakers are securely connected to an AC outlet Make sure external speakers are turned on Make sure the volume from external speakers is not minimized Make sure the sound output
98. able you to use the following functions Screen rotation using the built in accelerometer When you rotate your VAIO computer with the LCD screen folded the built in accelerometer automatically detects the movement and rotates the computer screen to portrait or landscape orientation depending on the computer orientation Navigation assistance using the built in digital compass The built in digital compass provides navigation assistance on compatible apps by detecting the direction your VAIO computer is facing App operation using the built in gyro sensor The built in gyro sensor detects angular movement of your VAIO computer which allows you to perform actions with apps such as a game app Hint e You need to calibrate the built in digital compass when the app does not show the direction correctly See Notes on Built In Sensors for more information Notes on Built In Sensors Before using built in sensors read the following precautions for correct use Notes on using the built in accelerometer e You cannot change the computer screen orientation while your VAIO computer is connected to an external display If you connect the computer to an external display while using the computer in portrait orientation the computer screen will automatically change to landscape horizontal orientation e The computer screen may become distorted if you change the computer screen orientation while the screen saver is activated e Some apps do not
99. adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help and Support Starting Help Tips You can start Help Tips that explains the Windows 8 basic operations 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help Tips How to Use the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models Using the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus you can operate your VAIO computer intuitively by touching the screen softly or tracing something on the screen To move the pointer on the screen Hold the pen close to the screen without touching the screen A small pointer appears on the screen Move the pen in the desired direction To click tap Tap the desired point on the screen with the pen Use this action to select an option such as OK or Cancel to select a menu item or to perform other operations such as when you would normally use the left mouse button To double click double tap Tap the desired point on the scre
100. adset compatible headphone jack Q e The remote of your headset does not work with your VAIO computer Hint e Refer to the manual that came with your speakers headphones or headset Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset You can connect external sound output devices such as speakers headphones or a headset to your VAIO computer Use a Sony smartphone compatible headset not supplied to make an Internet call and voice chat 1 Connect external speakers headphones or a headset to the headset compatible headphone jack Q Parts and Controls on the Back J j A Q E gg Note e Turn down the volume of the speakers before turning them on e Your headset may not work correctly with your VAIO computer e An external microphone does not work if you connect it to the headset compatible headphone jack Q e The remote of your headset does not work with your VAIO computer Hint e Refer to the manual that came with your speakers headphones or headset Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output
101. ains the Windows 8 basic operations 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help Tips About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps the desktop and websites that you use the most Overview 1 Tiles Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles 2 Charms Search for apps and files share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer To open the Start screen Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Open the charms then tap the H Start charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms Mouse Touch pad operation Open the charms then click the fj Start charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms Keyboard operation Press the gm Windows key Hint e On the desktop you can open the Start screen by selecting FF Start in the lower left corner Opening the App List You can open the list of the installed apps the Apps screen on your VAIO computer Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe up on the Start screen Mouse Touch pad operation Click the icon at the lower left of the Start screen Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen e You can searc
102. ake sure a Wi Fi access point is on and operating 1 Connect an access point to your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and the manual that came with the access point for more information 2 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select the network icon 4 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 5 Select the desired access point and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears in the selected wireless access point field If a security key entry window appears enter the security key as required and select OK See About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN for more information Note that security keys are case sensitive To check Wi Fi connection status Open the desktop and move the mouse pointer over fj the Network icon in the desktop notification area to check the Wi Fi connection status such as the access point currently connected to your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Note e On IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft equipped models when only the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point Also when only the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled the computer cannot connect to a 2 4 GHz Wi Fi access point On IEEE 802 11b g n equipped models when the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is disabled the computer cannot connect to an access
103. al video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Connecting an External Drive Connect an external disc drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on your VAIO computer 1 Plug the power cord of your external drive into an AC outlet 1 2 Plug one end of a USB cable 3 not supplied into the USB port 2 and the other end to the external drive ve p t te 4 See Connecting a USB Device for information on the USB connection Note e Be sure to connect an external drive to a power source with an AC adapter if supplied Hint e You may need to install a driver depending on the external drive you use In addition procedures to connect and use an external drive vary depending on the drive you use Refer to the manual that came with your external drive for more information Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset You can connect external sound output devices such as speakers headphones or a headset to your VAIO computer Use a Sony smartphone compatible headset not supplied to make an Internet call and voice chat 1 Connect external speakers headphones or a headset to the headset compatible headphone jack Q Parts and Controls on the Back e Turn down the volume of the speakers before turning them on e Your headset may not work correctly with your VAIO computer e An external microphone does not
104. all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start your VAIO computer e User password for users without administrative rights Allows standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start your VAIO computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the lt Or m key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Enter the password and press the Enter key To change the password enter the current password and a new password The password can be set up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces and it is case sensitive 5 Press the or J key to select Password when Power On press the Enter key and select Enabled 6 Press the Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 7 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key e Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it e If you forget the password you cannot boot up your VAIO computer e You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password e If you forget the machine password the password must b
105. and any repair service you might need http www sony com store Sony Community Visit our community support site to ask for help and share your knowledge http community sony com Environmental sustainability For Sony s environmental initiatives and recycling of your products visit our sustainability site http www sony com green Hint e You can find a link to register your computer online in VAIO Care To start VAIO Care see Starting Apps Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer If you have any problem operating your VAIO computer try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service support center or your local Sony dealer directly 1 See other sections in this on screen manual 2 Start VAIO Care Desktop and perform necessary operations See Starting Apps to start VAIO Care Desktop 3 Visit the VAIO online support website and find necessary information About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VAIO computer as well as a selection of frequently asked questions Sony online support website http www sony com am vaiosupport Hint e If you experience any problem or have a technical question about your VAIO computer launch VAIO Care first which offers you various options to help you solve the problem See Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care for more information e When you contact VAIO support you m
106. and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen 1 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use 3 Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove the check mark Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts Note e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance
107. app settings or files in the specific folders may not be retained Confirm the following list for details of which settings are retained and which data is erased after you refresh the computer Settings retained after you refresh your VAIO computer The following settings will be retained after you refresh your VAIO computer e Library settings e User accounts local domain Microsoft account and group memberships e Domain settings e Windows Update settings e Start screen and lock screen background e Desktop themes e International settings e Wireless network profiles e Settings configured in Windows Welcome Data erased after you refresh your VAIO computer The data in the folders specified below will be erased after you refresh your VAIO computer e Windows e Program Files e Program Files x86 e ProgramData e Users User name AppData e Save important data in advance e Copyright protected data such as digital broadcast data or music files organized by digital media playback apps may not be available even if the data is retained in the same location after you refresh your VAIO computer Refer to the help file included with the app you are using for instructions Hint e The apps installed at the time of delivery and installed from Windows Store are retained whereas all Desktop apps that you installed after the purchase will be erased Recovering from the Recovery Area You can recover your VAIO computer from t
108. are two types of passwords Set the machine password first e Machine password for administrators Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start your VAIO computer e User password for users without administrative rights Allows standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start your VAIO computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the Or key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Enter the password and press the Enter key To change the password enter the current password and a new password The password can be set up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces and it is case sensitive 5 Press the 4 or J key to select Password when Power On press the Enter key and select Enabled 6 Press the a Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 7 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Note e Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it e If you forget the password you cannot boot up your VAIO com
109. arging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off or in Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings Change the settings while the USB device is disconnected from the USB port that supports USB charging 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Hardware See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Enable the USB Charging setting 3 Connect a USB device to the USB port with the 4 mark printed around it If charging does not start even when you connect a USB device to the USB port that supports USB charging disconnect and connect the device e With the USB charging settings enabled power consumption when your VAIO computer is off or in Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is not connected to the port When the USB charging settings are enabled you cannot use the remote wake up function on the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging e Some USB devices do not support USB charging when your VAIO computer is in Sleep mode Hint e The USB charging settings are disabled by default About Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about Memory Stic
110. arting Apps Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use AC adapter Power cord Digitizer stylus Pen hook VGA adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications USB IR Adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications Hint e No Recovery Media is included because your VAIO computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or SSD See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the Je Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app
111. ass Move away from materials that cause magnetic interference such as metallic products or magnets and perform the following operations while running an app that uses the digital compass On the pen supplied models perform the operations while keeping the pen away from your VAIO computer Place your VAIO computer on a flat surface hold the computer with both hands then rotate it 360 degrees clockwise with the LCD screen up Normally rotate your VAIO computer about 5 to 10 times In a location subject to strong magnetic interference rotate the computer about 10 to 20 times If the problem persists use your VAIO computer in a location with less magnetic interference Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an external display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an HDMI equipped TV with an HDMI cable See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information 2 Turn on the TV 3 Start VAIO Control Center and select I mage Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 4 Select Details in External Display Resolution 5 On the Select Resolution tab select the desired resolution After a few seconds the selected resolution is applied 6 If the computer image does not fit the displayable
112. audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc e If you are using an access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point Wait for a while and try again Change the channel setting of your access point By changing the channel interference on your wireless network may be reduced and data transfer speed may improve If access point channel interference occurs data transfer speed may be reduced If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure that a microwave oven is not operating near your Wi Fi devices The 2 4 GHz frequency band on which Wi Fi operates is used by various devices and apparatus If you use a microwave oven while communicating via Wi Fi data transfer rate may slow down communication range may narrow or communication may be interrupted What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point Refer to the manua
113. ay be asked for the serial number and the model number of your VAIO computer The serial number is a 15 digit number that can be found in the VAIO Care window on the bottom on the back panel of the computer inside the back panel or inside the battery compartment on the original VAIO box The model number is located at the lower right corner of the display on the VAIO computer Other websites You can also find useful information at the following Web sites Sony products http www sony net http www sony net electronics Operating system online support website For Microsoft Windows operating system support visit the Microsoft customer support site http Support microsoft com In Store Service amp Support available in USA only Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U S Sony Store and get personalized service and support for your VAIO computer Sony Technicians can assist with the setup of your new VAIO computer system optimization data rescue and any repair service you might need http www sony com store Sony Community Visit our community support site to ask for help and share your knowledge http community sony com Environmental sustainability For Sony s environmental initiatives and recycling of your products visit our sustainability site http www sony com green Hint e You can find a link to register your computer online in VAIO Care To start VAIO Care see St
114. ays use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to adjust the size of the characters and images on the computer screen Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop 2 Select the current screen resolution next to Resolution and move the slider to change the screen resolution e You may not be able to play high resolution videos depending on the amount of video memory on your VAIO computer In such a case lower the screen resolution e Do not change the display resolution while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations About Built In Sensors A built in accelerometer digital compass magnetometer and gyro sensor en
115. be damaged Refer to the manual that came with the SD memory card for more information e The SD memory card icon will not appear in the This PC window until you insert the card into the slot Hint e To open the This PC window see Starting Apps e The SD slot on your computer also works as a Memory Stick slot e When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time you may be prompted to install a driver If prompted follow the on screen instructions to install the driver Formatting Memory Stick Memory Stick is formatted in the specific FAT format by default and is ready for use Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports Memory Stick when formatting the media If you want to reformat the media with your VAIO computer follow these steps e Formatting Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media Be sure to make a backup copy of important data to avoid erasing it e Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place See Inserting Memory Stick for more information 3 Open This PC To open This PC see Starting Apps 4 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 5 Select Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system will change to default settings Do not select NTF
116. be required to restart the computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select Power and Restart Your VAIO computer will restart Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity e The operations below also
117. ccount refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to the Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help and Support Starting Help Tips You can start Help Tips that explains the Windows 8 basic operations 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help Tips Parts and Controls on the Back Describes the features on the back of the VAIO computer such as connection ports 10 11 12 CS Or Oe tT _hetteag micro SIM card slot Wireless WAN equipped models Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Built
118. ch a case move the computer away from obstructions or closer to the device Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is on and the device is not in the power saving mode Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is enabled Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another BLUETOOTH device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your VAIO computer Why can t use BLUETOOTH R devices when switch users If you switch users without signing out from your system BLUETOOTH devices will not work Be sure to sign out before switching users What should do if cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane Change the Bluetooth setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner then select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane Change the Bluetooth setting to On To open the charms see Open
119. ch pad To avoid unintentional operation disable the tapping function See Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad What should do if the pointer does not move If your finger reaches an edge of the touch pad the pointer will not move You will need to lift your finger and then place it back on the center of the touch pad The pointer may not move temporarily as expected depending on the condition of your VAIO computer In such a case wait for a while before moving the pointer again If the pointer still does not move press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down If the problem persists press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds Turning off the computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the l Power button may cause loss of unsaved data The touch pad may be disabled See Why can t use the touch pad for more information What should do if captured images flicker This problem occurs when you use the built in camera under fluorescent lights and is due to a mismatch between the lighting output frequency and the shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of your VAIO computer so that you can adjust the direction of the built in camera Some apps offer adjustable parameters such as brightness or power frequencies to eliminate flicker noise Why are captured images poor in quality
120. ck In this case push and hold the battery off button for three to five seconds with a thin straight object such as a paper clip If the problem persists contact an authorized Sony service Support center and replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony What should do if the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears when turn on my VAIO computer e You may have accidently pressed the ASSIST button rather than the l Power button Close the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and locate the l Power button on your VAIO computer What should do if my battery pack is not fully charged e Check the battery care function settings Start VAIO Control Center and check the settings in the Power and Battery window To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps e If ambient temperature is outside the specified range or the power consumption of your VAIO computer is high when you charge the battery pack the charge current may be reduced Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power e While your VAIO computer is running on battery power the CPU clock frequency is reduced for power conserving purposes which causes the computer to run slowly This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should do if my battery pack does not work properly e Start VAIO Care to check the status of your battery pack See Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Opt
121. clicks into place sl Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop open This PC and double click the Memory Stick icon The drive letter for the Memory Stick slot such as E may vary depending on the system configuration of your VAIO computer e If Memory Stick cannot be inserted easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your VAIO computer or the media do not force Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly e The Memory Stick icon will not appear in the This PC window until you insert Memory Stick into the slot Hint e To open the This PC window see Starting Apps e The Memory Stick slot on your computer also works as an SD memory card slot e When you insert Memory Stick into the slot for the first time you may be prompted to install a driver If prompted follow the on screen instructions to install the driver Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Before using SD memory cards read the following precautions for correct use e Keep an SD memory card out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing it e Do not touch the SD memory card connector with your finger or metal objects e An SD memory card contains delicate electr
122. count to use certain apps or services including Windows Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to the Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices You can connect your VAIO computer to a network through a wireless connection For information on peripheral devices required for LAN access ask your Internet Service Provider ISP or refer to the manual that came with the device you use For information on how to connect your VAIO computer to the network refer to your ISP s instructions or the manual that came with the device to which you connect the comp
123. d Security and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel If the User Account Control window appears select Yes 2 Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume 3 Enter the size of the partition to be created in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and select Shrink 4 Right click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Your VAIO computer has only one partition C drive as the factory default setting If you want to store data in another partition such as D drive change the partition size and create a new partition For more information on how to create partitions see Creating Partitions Hint e Some models may have D drive as the factory default setting About Recovery Recovery is the process of restoring the built in storage device back to its original factory condition Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the main settings and personal data retained Refresh your V
124. d models You can turn on and off the keyboard backlight by changing the keyboard backlight settings 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Input Device See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Change the keyboard backlight settings in Keyboard Backlight The settings window appears Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Hint e You can set the keyboard backlight to automatically turn on and off according to ambient light intensity If you enable this function you can also set a time period to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations Ambient light intensity is measured by the ambient light sensor Blocking the ambient light sensor may turn on the keyboard backlight Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad you can move the pointer on the computer screen With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone or the right button zone to execute various commands or display menus Tp 1 Left button zone 2 Right button zone To click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone once Alternatively tap on the touch pad once To double click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone twice quickly Alternatively tap on the touch pad twice quickly To right click With the pointer on your desired item or object press the right button zone once Alternativ
125. different from the one you set on the camera app the autofocus system of the built in rear camera may not work 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 Windows Defender Start Windows Defender 3 Follow the on screen instructions e 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 e To start the antivirus app see Starting Apps e Refer to the help file included with your app for more information Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO computer using the BIOS function Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer There
126. drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off About Recovery Recovery is the process of restoring the built in storage device back to its original factory condition Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the
127. e If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer you need to change the device for sound output 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Playback tab 4 Ensure there is a check mark next to the icon of the device you intend to output computer sound from If there is no check mark next to the icon select it and Set Default 5 Select OK To change the sound rate and bit depth The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device Follow the above steps 1 to 3 and then select the HDMI device icon and Properties On the Advanced tab select the sample rate and bit depth for example 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD quality which the device supports and then OK Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset You can connect external sound output devices such as speakers headphones or a headset to your VAIO computer Use a Sony smartphone compatible headset not supplied to make an Internet call and voice chat 1 Connect external speakers headphones or a headset to the headset compatible headphone jack Q Parts and Controls on the Back e Turn down the volume of the speakers before turning them on e Your headset may not work correctly with your VAIO computer e An external microphone does not work if you connect it to the he
128. e Shutting Down or Restarting You can place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode or shut down restart the computer by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Qj Power and Sleep Shut down or Restart 0 Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a ce
129. e of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an external display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an HDMI equipped TV with an HDMI cable See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information 2 Turn on the TV 3 Start VAIO Control Center and select Image Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 4 Select Details in External Display Resolution 5 On the Select Resolution tab select the desired resolution After a few seconds the selected resolution is applied 6 If the computer image does not fit the displayable region of the TV select the Adjust Resolution tab to adjust the display size e Some resolution options may not be available depending on the model or the HDMI connected device e The function to adjust the screen resolution may be disabled depending on the selected resolution Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen e The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction e Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pre
130. e Alternatively put the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus close to the LCD screen and press the upper button of the pen to directly open the note creation screen of VAIO Paper You can take notes easily and instinctively so you do not miss a chance to take notes Digitizer Stylus supplied models Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen VAIO Clip With VAIO Clip you can easily clip an image displayed on the computer screen You can save the image you clipped and use it in a document in another app such as VAIO Paper 1 Press and hold down the Fn key and press the 1 key Hint e Alternatively put the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus close to the LCD screen and press the lower button of the pen to start VAIO Clip Digitizer Stylus supplied models e When you start VAIO Clip from the app list or the tile on the Start screen the list of the clipped images is displayed You can select your preferred image from the list of the images and edit the image To start VAIO Clip from the app list see Opening the App List About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO R computer About your VAIO computer s configuration To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer visit the Sony online support website See About Online Support Website for more information Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer Features Available features vary depending on the model
131. e Internet 2 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 3 Find an app to install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install the app After the installation is complete the app icon appears on the Apps screen To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Hint e It is useful to pin the apps that you use the most to the Start screen To pin the apps right click an app icon on the Apps screen and select the pin icon on the menu that appears on the bottom of the screen Opening the App Menu Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app Follow the instructions below to open the app menu Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe up from the bottom edge Mouse Touch pad operation When an app is open right click anywhere on the screen On a touch pad click the bottom right corner Keyboard operation Press the gg Windows key and the Z key at the same time reer 7 m7 Hint e Open the app menu when an app is displayed on the computer screen e App commands vary depending on the app that is currently displayed on the computer screen Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help and Support Starting Help Tips You can start Help Tips that expl
132. e Internet VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for enhancing your computer s performance or new apps that are available and let you download and install with simple steps 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update Hint e You can also start VAIO Update from VAIO Care Desktop Using Face Recognition Face recognition provides you with secure convenient functions You can use the following functions by setting up the face recognition settings in advance A substitute for password entry to sign in to Windows You can substitute face recognition for Windows password entry when signing in to Windows See Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition for more information Quick website access with the web log in function You can substitute face recognition for entering your user information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected websites To use this function you need to set up the web log in settings in the FastAccess window in advance To start FastAccess see Starting Apps e You may not be able to use the web log in function depending on the website you access Hint e With face recognition you can sign in to Windows without entering a password It is convenient if you set up your VAIO computer to start your preferred app when detaching the pen Digitizer Stylus from the computer See Starting Your
133. e Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition Other Operations Power e Charging the Battery Pack e Turning On Your VAIO Computer e Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown e Restarting Your VAIO Computer e Charge Indicator Status List e Using Sleep Mode e About Sleep Mode Battery e Checking the Battery Charge Capacity e Charging the Battery Pack e Extending the Battery Life e Charge Indicator Status List e About Sleep Mode Display e Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Keyboard e Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models e Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Touch pad e Using the Touch Pad Camera e Using the Built in Camera e Notes on the Built in Camera BIOS e Using Intel R Anti Theft Technology Intel R Anti Theft Technology supported models USB e Connecting a USB Device e Charging a USB Device Memory card e About Memory Stick e Compatible Memory Stick e Inserting SD Memory Cards e Formatting Memory Stick e Notes on Using Memory Stick e Removing SD Memory Cards e Removing Memory Stick e Inserting Memory Stick e Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Built in storage device e Creating Partitions e Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions
134. e Sound Output Device e Notes on the LCD screen e Using the Multiple Monitors Function e Selecting Display Modes e Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port CD DVD BD e Connecting an External Drive Audio e Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset e Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV e Changing the Sound Output Device Speakers e Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset Headphones e Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset Optical digital output e Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV Internet e Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models e Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models e About the Internet Connection Services e Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards e About the Network LAN e Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN e Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models e Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models e Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models LAN e About the Internet Connection Services e About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards e About
135. e Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm and the network icon Check that your access point is displayed To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Enable the Wi Fi function Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon and change the Wi Fi setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e To use the Wi Fi function on your VAIO computer you need to configure the Wi Fi settings Check the Wi Fi settings of the computer See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information If a connection utility app supplied with a third party Wi Fi product is installed uninstall it If a connection utility app is installed Windows may fail to configure the Wi Fi settings Be sure to take a note of your settings Such as security keys before uninstalling How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled register the MAC address of your VAIO computer in the setup
136. e Why doesn t the computer screen rotate Pen e Why doesn t my preferred app start when detach the pen Digitizer Stylus e Why does the message The digitizer stylus pen has been pulled out appear even when do not detach the pen Wireless WAN e What should do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN Apps Display e Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Software e Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder e What should do if my game app does not work or it keeps crashing Network Internet LAN e How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet e What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function Wi Fi e How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e What should d
137. e check mark Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Control Panel Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button Note e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity e The operations below also place your VAIO computer into Sleep
138. e computer after you remove the data Note that removing recovery content makes it impossible to use the refresh function If you use Recovery Media optical discs on the model without a built in optical disc drive connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to the computer See Connecting an External Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied plug it into a power source 1 Create Recovery Media if you have not yet created it See Creating Recovery Media for more information on how to create Recovery Media 2 Insert the Recovery Media into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive not Supplied to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode 3 Turn off your VAIO computer 4 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start from media USB device optical disc Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions screen appears 5 Select Tools and Remove recovery partition 6 Follow the on screen instructions Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions e If you reduce the volume of the C drive partition you may not create Recovery Media or complete the recovery process successfully because the free space on the built in storage device is not sufficient 1 Open Control Panel select System an
139. e or connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode 2 Turn off your VAIO computer 3 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start from media USB device optical disc Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions screen appears 4 Select Start recovery wizard 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If the display language selection window appears select your desired language then OK e To perform custom recovery select Tools and Start advanced recovery wizard e If you cannot recover your VAIO computer using the USB flash drive connect the drive to another USB port on the computer and then try recovering the computer again Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery is stored If your VAIO computer includes a solid state drive SSD you might want to minimize the recovery area by removing such data to free up disk space on the C drive or the last drive in your drive list for example D drive You need Recovery Media to remove the data for system recovery or to recover the computer after you remove the data Note that removing recovery content makes it impossible to use the refresh function If you use Recovery Media optical discs on the model without a built in optical disc dri
140. e owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Not all the software listed above may be delivered with your model About the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product About the International ENERGY STAR R Program ENERGY STAR The following information is applicable to ENERGY STAR qualified products only As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony confirmed that this product meets the ENERGY STAR standards for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program visit the following websites e http www energystar gov USA e http www eu energystar org Europe This computer is designed in compliance with the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings that apply to the computer running on AC power e The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after no more than 15 minutes of inactivity e The computer
141. e reset by authorized Sony service Support center The reset fee will be charged Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the Windows password See Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password for more information on the Windows password 1 Select the Click here to enable Face Recognition check box in the Windows sign in screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to register your face After the registration is complete you can use face recognition on the sign in screen or lock screen Note e With the face recognition settings enabled you cannot use the built in front camera when starting a camera app on the lock screen however face recognition with the built in front camera works which may cause an unexpected sign in Hint e If multiple users share your VAIO computer or there is a possibility that any person other than you uses the computer it is recommended that you enhance the security strength as follows in the FastAccess settings window Enhancing the security strength Rejecting the recognition with a photo If your VAIO computer fails to recognize your face move your head so that the face is located in the center of the computer screen and a green frame is displayed If it takes time for face recognition you can improve the face recognition rate by signing in to Windows with password en
142. eck the access point settings In the following settings your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point or the connection may be unstable When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is set to ANY and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to ANY When the access point is in stealth mode For more information refer to the manual that came with your access point or consult your Wi Fi service provider e Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information e Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using e Open the charms and select the fej Settings charm and the network icon Check that your access point is displayed To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Enable the Wi Fi function Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon and change the Wi Fi setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e To use the Wi Fi function on your VAIO computer you need to configure the Wi Fi settings Check the Wi Fi settings of the computer See Starting Wi Fi R Wirele
143. ed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts Note e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation you
144. ed by various devices and apparatus If you use a microwave oven while communicating via Wi Fi data transfer rate may slow down communication range may narrow or communication may be interrupted What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet e See What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Make sure the access point is on e Check the access point settings In the following settings your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point or the connection may be unstable When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is set to ANY and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to ANY When the access point is in stealth mode For more information refer to the manual that came with your access point or consult your Wi Fi service provider e Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information e Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc Move your VAIO computer away from obstruct
145. elect the fe Settings charm Select the network icon a carrier name or service name and Disconnect To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Make sure the micro SIM card is properly inserted in the micro SIM card slot on your VAIO computer Otherwise the wireless WAN function may not work See Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models for information on how to insert the micro SIM card Hint e For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function refer to your carrier s instructions About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs e Fiber to the Home FTTH e Cable modem e Digital Subscriber Line DSL e Satellite e Dial up Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use e In some countries or regions using the Wi Fi products may be restricted by the local regulations e Wi Fi devices work on the 2 4 GHz band which is used by a variety of devices They use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band however radio interference may still slow communication speeds reduce communication range
146. ely tap on the touch pad with two fingers Depending on the location of the pointer you can display various shortcut menus To drag With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone once and while holding down the zone slide your finger on the touch pad Alternatively tap on the touch pad twice quickly and on the second tap slide your finger To drag and drop Drag an icon such as a file to your desired location and release your finger from the left button zone Alternatively tap the icon twice quickly and on the second tap slide your finger to your desired location and lift the finger off the touch pad To scroll Slide two fingers up and down on the touch pad to scroll vertically on the screen Slide two fingers from side to side on the touch pad to scroll horizontally on the screen To back or forward without moving the pointer While viewing websites pictures etc put three fingers on the touch pad and slide them from side to side to perform the back forward operation without moving the pointer To zoom in or out While viewing websites pictures etc pinch on the touch pad with two fingers for zooming Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To open the app menu Put your finger on the top edge of the touch pad and slide the finger down The app menu does not appear if an app does not support the app menu To open the charms Put your finger on the right edge o
147. en The surface of the touch screen may get hot This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Even though the surface of the touch screen is tempered glass it could still become damaged Treat it with adequate care If it breaks small granular shards may scatter and cause injury Do not drop the touch screen or subject it to a strong impact Do not scratch the surface A surface flaw may cause the glass to break A protection sheet may be attached to the LCD screen frame at the factory Remove the sheet before use otherwise the touch screen may not work correctly Some apps do not accept touch screen operations How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Basic operations To click tap Tap on the touch screen once with a finger You can select a button such as OK and Cancel or an item in a menu by tapping it To double click double tap Tap on the touch screen twice in quick succession with a finger You can start an app such as a word processor or a spreadsheet program or open a file by double tapping its icon To drag Put a finger on the desired point on the touch screen and slide the finger You can move a file or change the window size with this motion To drag and drop Touch the desired file icon slide to another folder window or app icon and then lift your finger off the screen
148. en Trademarks e 2013 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited e Sony and the Sony logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e VAIO the VAIO logo and other Sony product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates e i LINK is a name to denote IEEE 1394 e Intel Intel Inside Intel Core Pentium Intel SoeedStep and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Blu ray Disc Blu ray Blu ray 3D the Blu ray Disc logo and the Blu ray 3D logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Power2Go is trademark of CyberLink Inc PowerDVD is trademark of CyberLink Inc NVIDIA and 3D Vision are registered trademarks and or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc AMD the AMD Arrow
149. en Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Playback tab 4 Ensure there is a check mark next to the icon of the device you intend to output computer sound from If there is no check mark next to the icon select it and Set Default 5 Select OK To change the sound rate and bit depth The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device Follow the above steps 1 to 3 and then select the HDMI device icon and Properties On the Advanced tab select the sample rate and bit depth for example 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD quality which the device supports and then OK Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio Mode The ClearAudio mode enables high quality sound that is optimized for your VAIO computer using digital signal processing technologies originally developed by Sony With a simple operation you can enjoy rich sound with clear highs and deep lows 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Sound Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select the audio mode in Sound Effects The optimized sound is reproduced when you select the ClearAudio mode that matches your audio source Hint e You can also adjust the sound effects to suit your preferences in Details under Sound Effects Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume l
150. en does not have a power supply switch Insert the required battery in the pen to operate e If the pen does not function correctly replace the battery See Replacing the Battery of the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information e The writing feeling of the supplied nib differs from the feeling of the attached nib Replace the nib with the supplied one to change the feeling See Replacing the Nib Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information e TO prevent them from being swallowed keep small parts such as the nib Tail cap pen hook and battery out of reach of children Hint e Some apps sense the pressure of the pen and will change the thickness of the pen s line accordingly e Push the button of the pen near the screen to start the app See Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen VAIO Clip and Starting the Note Taking App VAIO Paper for more information e Detaching the pen from the pen hook starts your preferred app automatically See Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information Replacing the Battery of the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models Replace the battery when the pen Digitizer Stylus begins to function incorrectly Based on usage of approximately 4 hours a day expect to replace the battery every 18 months Use an LR61 LR8D425 alkaline battery 1 Remove the Tail cap from the pen then remove the battery 2
151. en twice in quick succession with the pen You can start an app or open a file by double tapping its icon To right click press and hold down Press and hold down the lower button of the pen then tap once on the desired point on the screen Depending on where you tapped the screen a drop down menu may appear You can also perform the same operation by holding the pen at the desired point for a few seconds To drag move an item Gently place the pen on the item to be moved then drag the item on the screen to move it To erase text Depending on the app you may erase text Press and hold down the upper button of the pen gently place the pen on the first text item to be erased then trace the pen over the text to the last text item to be erased Press Delete or Backspace to erase the text e Use the supplied pen e The Tail cap contains a magnet Do not bring an object easily affected by magnetic interference such as a credit card close to the pen Doing so may result in loss of recorded data e If you use an app that uses the digital compass keep the pen away from your VAIO computer to prevent the built in magnet of the Tail cap from affecting the magnetometer on the computer e You can use the pen with your hand resting on the screen If you move the pen towards the touch screen you cannot control the touch screen with fingers e Depending on the screen you may not be able to use the pen to scroll the screen e This p
152. en used with an IEEE 802 11b product Also IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with an IEEE 802 11b product The transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point e To stop the Wi Fi function abruptly turn off your VAIO computer and the wireless devices if any e The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 1
153. eps 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Select the desired access point and Disconnect e Do not disable the Wi Fi function while accessing remote documents files or resources as it may result in data loss About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4 GHz band can be used IEEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select fay the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to Off Hint e To disable all wireless functi
154. er a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears Press the or m key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the qm Or key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO computer using the BIOS function Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer There are two types of passwords Set the machine password first Machine password for administrators Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start your VAIO computer User password for users without administrative rights Allows standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start your VAIO computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears Press the a Or key to select the Sec
155. er on password to start my VAIO computer e If you forget the password Setting Changing the Power on Password you cannot start your VAIO computer When you forget your user password Enter the machine password to reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen When you forget your machine password The password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an authorized Sony service support center What should do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device e Check if the USB device is on and using its own power supply If you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to an AC outlet e You may need to install a USB driver for the USB device before connecting the device Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information e Try using another USB port on your VAIO computer The USB driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device e USB hubs may prevent the USB device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your VAIO computer without a hub What should do if cannot print a document e Make sure your printer is compatible with Windows installed on your VAIO computer e When you connect a new printer you first need to set up the printer driver For information on h
156. ernal display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an HDMI equipped TV with an HDMI cable See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information 2 Turn on the TV 3 Start VAIO Control Center and select Image Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 4 Select Details in External Display Resolution 5 On the Select Resolution tab select the desired resolution After a few seconds the selected resolution is applied 6 If the computer image does not fit the displayable region of the TV select the Adjust Resolution tab to adjust the display size e Some resolution options may not be available depending on the model or the HDMI connected device e The function to adjust the screen resolution may be disabled depending on the selected resolution Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen e The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction e Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause damage e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen with the screen folded as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it e The L
157. es previously backed up using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions For instructions on how to use the app refer to the help file included with the app 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select VAIO Data Restore Tool The VAIO Data Restore Tool window appears 3 Select Next If the User Account Control window appears select Yes 4 Follow the on screen instructions e To restore copyright protected data such as music files organized by digital media playback apps use a backup tool specified by the app you used to import such data Sony does not guarantee the playback compatibility of data which is not restored with the specified backup tool Hint e If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password e If necessary move the restored files to the original location Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and tune ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VA
158. etween Your VAIO Computer and a TV e Adjusting the Microphone Volume e Adjusting the Speakers Volume e Changing the Sound Output Device e Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio Mode Speakers e Adjusting the Speakers Volume e Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio Mode Microphone e Adjusting the Microphone Volume Optical digital output e Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV Button e About the ASSIST Button Recovery e About the ASSIST Button Keyboard e Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings Keyboard backlight equipped models Touch pad e Using the Touch Pad e Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad e Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad e Enabling Disabling the Gesture Function Camera e Using the Built in Camera Internet e Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Password Setting Changing the Power on Password e Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account e Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password e Removing the Power on Password Memory module e Viewing the System Information BIOS e Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Setting Changing the Power on Password e Using Intel R Anti Theft Technology Intel R Anti Theft Technology supported models About the ASSIST Button e Removing
159. evel of the speakers and headphones To adjust the volume using the Fn key Press the F3 key while holding down the Fn key to turn down the volume Press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key to turn up the volume Alternatively press the VOL Volume buttons Parts and Controls on the Front on your VAIO computer to adjust the volume To turn off the volume using the Fn key Press the F2 key while holding down the Fn key to turn off the volume of the speakers and headphones Press the Fn F2 keys again to turn on the volume Alternatively press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys to turn on the volume Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio Mode The ClearAudio mode enables high quality sound that is optimized for your VAIO computer using digital signal processing technologies originally developed by Sony With a simple operation you can enjoy rich sound with clear highs and deep lows 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Sound Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select the audio mode in Sound Effects The optimized sound is reproduced when you select the ClearAudio mode that matches your audio source Hint e You can also adjust the sound effects to suit your preferences in Details under Sound Effects Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Cont
160. ey Note e If you disconnect a display cable not supplied while only an external display is selected as the display output it is hard to operate your VAIO computer because the computer screen is blank To switch the display output to the computer screen press the Fn F7 keys twice and then press the Enter key e The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video playback Exit the video playback app before switching the display output e The display switch may not be available depending on the type of external display or projector Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV Note e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Alw
161. ey Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Care Desktop See Starting Apps to start VAIO Care Desktop 2 Select About Your VAIO and System information The system information of your VAIO computer is displayed Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO computer using the BIOS function Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer There are two types of passwords Set the machine password first e Machine password for administrators Allows users with administrat
162. f the touch pad and slide the finger left See Opening the Charms for more information To switch apps Put your finger on the left edge of the touch pad and slide the finger right to switch to the running app When more than one app is running repeat this action to switch apps in descending order from the last used app e The gesture function scroll back forward zoom in zoom out open the app menu open the charms switch apps may not work depending on the operating condition of your VAIO computer or the touch pad settings Hint e The shape of the touch pad varies depending on the model you purchased e For detailed information on how to use the touch pad start VAIO Control Center click Input Device and follow the instruction movies To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad You can enable disable the touch pad on your VAIO computer 1 Press and hold down the Fn key and press the F1 key Each time you press the keys the touch pad is enabled disabled Hint e Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointing operations Non touch screen equipped models Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad You can disable the tapping function to avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad during the keyboard operations 1 Start VAIO C
163. face recognition e Face recognition is not available as a complete substitution for the Windows password e The face recognition technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the face recognition e The face recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the Windows password See Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password for more information on the Windows password 1 Select the Click here to enable Face Recognition check box in the Windows sign in screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to register your face After the registration is complete you can use face recognition on the sign in screen or lock screen Note e With the face recognition settings enabled you cannot use the built in front camera when starting a camera app on the lock screen however face recognition with the built in front camera works which may cause an unexpected sign in Hint e If multiple users share your VAIO computer or there is a possibility that any person other than you uses the computer it is recommended that you enhance the security strength as follows in the FastAccess se
164. fer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information Recovering your VAIO computer will delete all the data on the built in storage device What should do if cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area e Recover your VAIO computer from Recovery Media if you have used apps to modify the recovery area installed a different operating system from the preinstalled one or formatted the built in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions e If the problem persists visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance How do create Recovery Media e You can create Recovery Media using VAIO Care See Creating Recovery Media for more information How can restore my VAIO computer system to its factory default settings e There are two ways to recover your VAIO computer system Recovering from Recovery Media and Recovering from the Recovery Area How can reinstall the original apps and drivers e You can restore the preinstalled apps and drivers using VAIO Care To restore them start VAIO Care Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care and then select Advanced Tools Restore and recovery and Reinstall Applications and Drivers Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information What should do if forget the Windows password e The Windows password is case sensitive Check your password and enter again
165. ff the screen You can move or copy a file with this motion Advanced operations You can make a simple motion gesture with your fingers on the touch screen to operate your VAIO computer The response to a gesture varies depending on the apps To right click touch and hold Touch and hold the desired point on the touch screen for a few seconds and lift your finger off the screen Depending on the point you touch you can display various menus To scroll Touch and slide a scrollable area of a window such as an Internet Explorer window You can also drag the slider on the vertical scroll bar of the selected window to scroll the window To zoom in or out on an image such as a photo zoom Pinch on the touch screen with two fingers for zooming on an image such as a photo on Photos Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To rotate an image such as a photo rotate Put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate an image such as a photo You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll You can select an item such as an app tile or a picture Disabling the Download of the Location Information GNSS equipped models You can disable the download of the location information collected by the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS Follow these steps to disable the settin
166. forced concrete Near a reinforced concrete structure such as a footbridge or a concourse of an airport or train station Near or inside a train or a car Near a transformer on the ground or high voltage power lines Near a metallic product such as a metal frame desk or metallic furniture Near a material that has a high level of magnetic interference such as a magnet a magnetic holder or speakers The supplied pen Digitizer Stylus contains a magnet If you bring the pen close to the magnetometer 1 on your VAIO computer or put it on the keyboard near the magnetometer the digital compass may not work properly Digitizer Stylus supplied models e When magnetism around your VAIO computer is unstable the accuracy of the built in digital compass may decrease however this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction In such a case you need to calibrate the digital compass Move away from materials that cause magnetic interference such as metallic products or magnets and perform the following operations while running an app that uses the digital compass On the pen supplied models perform the operations while keeping the pen away from your VAIO computer Place your VAIO computer on a flat surface hold the computer with both hands then rotate it 360 degrees clockwise with the LCD screen up Normally rotate your VAIO computer about 5 to 10 times In a location subject to strong magnetic interference rotate the compute
167. g 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change the GNSS setting under Wireless devices to Off Downloading the Location Information GNSS equipped models You can download the location information of your VAIO computer using the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change Airplane mode to Off and the GNSS setting under Wireless devices to On About Built In Sensors A built in accelerometer digital compass magnetometer and gyro sensor enable you to use the following functions Screen rotation using the built in accelerometer When you rotate your VAIO computer with the LCD screen folded the built in accelerometer automatically detects the movement and rotates the computer screen to portrait or landscape orientation depending on the computer orientation Navigation assistance using the built in digital compass The built in digital compass provides navigation assistance on compatible apps by detecting the direction your VAIO computer is facing App operation using the built in gyro senso
168. g a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint e The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Outpu
169. g the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Sign in options in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Add or Change under Password 5 Follow the on screen instructions to enter your password Note e Do not forget your password Write down the password and keep it in a secure place Hint e You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it You can also create a password reset disc that can be used to create a new password Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the lt or m key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 5 Press the Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter k
170. gesture varies depending on the apps To right click touch and hold Touch and hold the desired point on the touch screen for a few seconds and lift your finger off the screen Depending on the point you touch you can display various menus To scroll Touch and slide a scrollable area of a window such as an Internet Explorer window You can also drag the slider on the vertical scroll bar of the selected window to scroll the window To zoom in or out on an image such as a photo zoom Pinch on the touch screen with two fingers for zooming on an image such as a photo on Photos Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To rotate an image such as a photo rotate Put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate an image such as a photo You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll You can select an item such as an app tile or a picture Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions Note e If you reduce the volume of the C drive partition you may not create Recovery Media or complete the recovery process successfully because the free space on the built in storage device is not sufficient 1 Open Control Panel select System and Security and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools See Opening Control Panel
171. gh definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your VAIO computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of the computer What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port Reconnect the HDMI cable not supplied See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display Change the screen resolution of the connected TV or external display Images may appear on the screen See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image for more information What should do if videos are not displayed smoothly It is recommended you disable your screen saver If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent the playback from running successfully If you have set the display output to both the computer screen and an external display change the display output to either of them Some videos may not be displayed smoothly depending on the type or bit rate of videos Lowering the screen resolution may improve video playback performance See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image for more information
172. h apps from the search box on the upper right corner of the Apps screen When you have installed many apps it is useful to search from the search box Searching Content With the fa Search charm you can search files settings or web content To open the charms see Opening the Charms 1 Enter a keyword e g Windows in the search box 2 Select your desired icon or file from the search result Hint e You can select the search target to narrow the search result Opening the Desktop You can access the desktop from a tile just like an app Open the desktop by following the instruction below 1 Open the Start screen and select the Desktop tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Control Panel Opening the Charms You can open the charms to search for apps and files share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe in from the right edge Mouse Touch pad operation Point to the upper right corner 4 then move downward 2 With a touch pad you can also swipe in from the right edge r Keyboard operation Press the gm Windows key and the C key at the same time m Controlling the Power State of Your
173. h the AC adapter Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony AC adapter which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer The battery pack may have run out of power Note that if you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off If you bring your VAIO computer directly from a cold location to a warm one or use it in a high humidity location moisture may condense inside the computer In such a case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer Do not use the computer in a high humidity location a relative humidity of more than 80 as it may cause the computer to malfunction What should do if the screen remains blank when I press the power button e Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly e An external display may be selected as the display output Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key e If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into an AC outlet and is on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Refer to the manual that came with your display for information on how to change the settings e Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the app window An app error may have occurred e If you wait for a while and the computer screen remains blank restart your
174. hard to operate your VAIO computer because the computer screen is blank To switch the display output to the computer screen press the Fn F7 keys twice and then press the Enter key The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video playback Exit the video playback app before switching the display output The display switch may not be available depending on the type of external display or projector Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV Hom Note e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need
175. he Fo Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change the NFC setting under Wireless devices to Off Hint e To use NFC One touch functions change Airplane mode to Off and the NFC setting under Wireless devices to On e When Airplane mode is Off the wireless function setting is enabled e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode About NFC NFC supported models Near Field Communication NFC is a short range wireless technology The communication distance of NFC is approximately 4 inches 10 cm Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help and Support Starting Help Tips You can start Help Tips that explains the Windows 8 basic operations 1 Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen 2 Select Help Tips Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Using Sleep Mode for mo
176. he Start screen See About the Start Screen and Menu for more information Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Swipe in from the left edge until a small app icon appears then drag the icon back towards the left edge Mouse Touch pad operation Point to the upper left corner 1 then move downward 2 Keyboard operation Press the g Windows key and the Tab key at the same time H Tab Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps 1 Open the Start screen and select an account name at the upper right corner of the computer screen See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select your desired account name Hint e To create a new user account you need to sign in as an administrator Then open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner and select Accounts and Other accounts in the left pane To open the charms see Opening the Charms Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services including Windows Store On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support 1 Connect to the Internet See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information on how to connect to th
177. he recovery area on the built in storage device This recovery method is faster than using Recovery Media See Notes on Recovery before recovering the computer 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start troubleshooting recovery Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 3 Select Troubleshoot and VAIO recovery solutions Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions screen appears 4 Select Start recovery wizard 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If the display language selection window appears select your desired language then OK e To perform custom recovery select Tools and Start advanced recovery wizard Recovering from Recovery Media If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased you can use Recovery Media to recover your VAIO computer However recovering the computer using the Recovery Media will take longer than using the recovery area If you use Recovery Media optical discs on the model without a built in optical disc drive connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to the computer See Connecting an External Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied plug it into a power source 1 Insert Recovery Media optical discs into the optical disc driv
178. hen starting a camera app on the lock screen however face recognition with the built in front camera works which may cause an unexpected sign in Hint e If multiple users share your VAIO computer or there is a possibility that any person other than you uses the computer it is recommended that you enhance the security strength as follows in the FastAccess settings window Enhancing the security strength Rejecting the recognition with a photo e If your VAIO computer fails to recognize your face move your head so that the face is located in the center of the computer screen and a green frame is displayed e If it takes time for face recognition you can improve the face recognition rate by signing in to Windows with password entry while a green frame is displayed on the computer screen Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions 1 Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source Hint e The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low ambient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack e Open the desktop and select the battery icon such as fj on battery or fj plugged in in the desktop notification area to check the built in battery status of your VAIO computer To open the desktop
179. here to place your VAIO computer When placing your VAIO computer ensure that e You have easy access to a power source and necessary ports e You leave enough space around the computer e The computer is placed on a flat surface that is wide enough and you can face the computer screen as you operate it You can place the computer in front of you where you can sit upright and keep your forearms parallel to the floor Where not to place your VAIO computer Placing your VAIO computer in an inappropriate location may cause damage or a malfunction Do not place the computer in a location subject to e Direct sunlight e Magnetic items or sources e Heat sources such as residential heating equipment e Excessive dust e High humidity e Poor ventilation e The area around the air exhaust vent may become extremely hot while your VAIO computer is on Be careful before touching the area e Do not place any object near the air exhaust vent that may block the vent Hint e Your VAIO computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Ergonomic considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfor
180. horized Sony service support center What should do if cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging Make sure that the USB Charging setting is enabled See Charging a USB Device for more information Why can t write data to a memory card e Some types of memory cards are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder e Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your VAIO computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of the computer Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power e While your VAIO computer is running on battery power the CPU clock frequency is reduced for power conserving purposes which causes the computer to run slowly This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should do if the touch screen does not work correctly Touch screen equipped models e Turn off your VAIO computer and then turn it on again e Electro
181. i Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g 802 11n and 802 11lac draft standards multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can stop Wi Fi communications by following these st
182. i Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Wi Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection Wi Fi uses the following IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard which specifies the type of technology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer I EEE 802 11a Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard I EEE 802 11b g Frequency band 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11n Frequency band 2 4 GHz 5 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only 2 4 GHz band can be used IEEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices You can connect your VAIO computer to a network through a wireless connection For information on peripheral devices required for LAN access ask your Internet Service Provider ISP or refer to the manual that came with the device you use For information on how to connect your VAIO computer to the network refer to your ISP s instructions or the manual that came with the device to which you connect the computer If you require information on the network settings at your workplace as
183. ices Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer you need to change the device for sound output 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Playback tab 4 Ensure there is a check mark next to the icon of the device you intend to output computer sound from If there is no check mark next to the icon select it and Set Default 5 Select OK To change the sound rate and bit depth The sound rate and bit depth of the digital audio output signal should be set according to your digital audio device Follow the above steps 1 to 3 and then select the HDMI device icon and Properties On the Advanced tab select the sample rate and bit depth for example 16 bit 48000 Hz DVD quality which the device supports and then OK Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen e The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction e Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause damage e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen with the screen folded as it may scratch
184. ices e About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards e About the Network LAN e About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Wi Fi e About the Internet Connection Services e Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards e Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Apps e Installing Apps from Windows Store Store e Installing Apps from Windows Store Wireless WAN e Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models e Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models e Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models e Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models e Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Connections Power e Connecting a Power Source Display e Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device e Notes on the LCD screen e Using the Multiple Monitors Function e Selecting Display Modes e Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port HDMI e Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device e Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Peripheral device e Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV e Changing th
185. ices work on the 2 4 GHz band which is used by a variety of devices They use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band however radio interference may still slow communication speeds reduce communication range or cause communication failure e If both the BLUETOOTH function and the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function of your VAIO computer are enabled interference may occur and cause slower communication speeds or other problems e TO communicate via Wi Fi while you are on the road you may need to contract with a Wi Fi connection service provider e If your VAIO computer is equipped with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is prohibited by law e The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment including wall material etc Apps in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions e The data transfer rate specified in the specification is the theoretical maximum and may not reflect actual data transfer rate e Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your VAIO computer e The 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi frequency bands are not communicable with one another e The data transfer rate of IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n 2 4 GHz may be affected by interference wh
186. icon 3 Make sure Airplane mode is Off and change the Mobile Broadband setting to On 4 Select a carrier name or service name and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears To disconnect from the I nternet Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon a carrier name or service name and Disconnect To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Make sure the micro SIM card is properly inserted in the micro SIM card slot on your VAIO computer Otherwise the wireless WAN function may not work See Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models for information on how to insert the micro SIM card Hint e For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function refer to your carrier s instructions About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs Fiber to the Home FTTH e Cable modem e Digital Subscriber Line DSL e Satellite e Dial up Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use e In some countries or regions using the Wi Fi products may be restricted by the local regulations e Wi Fi dev
187. ight click on the desktop and select Screen resolution See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop 2 Select Extend these displays from the drop down list next to Multiple Displays and OK The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays Note e Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function e Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings e Do not change the display settings while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Change the display settings after you exit the video image app Hint e You can set the screen resolution for each display used for the Multiple Monitors function Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer 1 Turn on an external display 2 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key Note e If you disconnect a display cable not supplied while only an external display is selected as the display output it is hard to operate your VAIO computer because the computer screen is blank To switch the display output to the computer screen press the Fn F7 keys twice and then press the Enter key e The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video playbac
188. imum Condition VAIO Care for more information Why does the LCD brightness automatically change e The automatic brightness adjustment function is enabled Disable the function in VAIO Control Center See Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically for detailed information What should do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen e Your VAIO computer may not have sufficient video memory to display high resolution videos In such a case lower the resolution of the LCD screen See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image for more information e If you have selected to use an external display using the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected from your VAIO computer the computer screen may be unable to display the video In such a case stop video playback press the Fn F7 keys several times to select the computer screen as the display output and then press the Enter key Then restart video playback What should do if my computer screen goes blank e Make sure your VAIO computer is on and not in a power saving mode See Using Sleep Mode for more information e Make sure your VAIO computer is securely plugged into an AC outlet If the computer is equipped with the power indicator make sure it is on See Connecting a Power Source for more information e The computer screen may be off Press any key on the keyboard e The display output may be set to an external display Press the Fn F7 keys several
189. in dual microphones Using the Built in Camera Air intake vent Battery off button Air exhaust vent Memory Stick Duo SD memory card combined slot Memory Stick Duo Inserting Memory Stick SD memory card Inserting SD Memory Cards Memory Stick Duo and an SD memory card cannot be inserted into the slot simultaneously HDMI output port Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port py 4 USB port Connecting a USB Device This USB port supports USB charging See Charging a USB Device for more information USB port Connecting a USB Device Q Headset compatible headphone jack Connecting External Speakers Headphones Headset OC DC IN port Connecting a Power Source q___ Charge indicator Charge Indicator Status List Note e If the battery off button is pressed while the VAIO computer is running unsaved data may be lost Be sure to save your working data and turn off the VAIO computer before pressing the battery off button e The air exhaust vent may get hot during use Take care when touching it Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer Ghee wz 4 1 b34 Touch mark NFC supported models Using NFC One touch functions NFC supported models 2 Built in rear camera indicator Using the Built in Camera 3 Built in rear camera Using the Built in Camera 4 Air intake vents 5 lt A hole for the pen hook Using the Pen Hook Digitizer Stylu
190. inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Using Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions 1 Plug your VAIO comp
191. ing the Charms Check the BLUETOOTH settings Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound and Devices and Printers Right click the computer icon and select Bluetooth settings and the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box To open Control Panel see Opening Control Panel What should do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN Make sure the battery pack is charged Make sure the micro SIM card is 3G or LTE data enabled and activated by your telecom operator When inserting the micro SIM card be sure to follow the steps in Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Make sure you have adequate mobile coverage in your area Check with your carrier for additional coverage information for your location Make sure Airplane mode is Off on the PC settings screen Make sure the Mobile Broadband setting is On on the PC settings screen Make sure that the Access Point Name APN is properly configured in the network setting If not contact your telecom operator to get the correct APN to use Hint For more information on the wireless WAN function visit the VAIO support website What should do if cannot create Recovery Media Try the suggestions below Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update See Using VAIO Update for more information Restart your VAIO computer And then try to create Recovery Media again If an AC adapter is supplied with an external
192. interferes with other access points change the access point channel Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure that a microwave oven is not operating near your Wi Fi devices The 2 4 GHz frequency band on which Wi Fi operates is used by various devices and apparatus If you use a microwave oven while communicating via Wi Fi data transfer rate may slow down communication range may narrow or communication may be interrupted What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet See What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function Make sure the access point is on Check the access point settings In the following settings your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point or the connection may be unstable When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is set to ANY and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to ANY When the access point is in stealth mode For more information refer to the manual that came with your access point or consult your Wi Fi service provider Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another Se
193. ion your VAIO computer automatically turns off Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the Or m key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 5 Press the Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the Je Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO U
194. ions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc e If you are using an access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point Wait for a while and try again Change the channel setting of your access point By changing the channel interference on your wireless network may be reduced and data transfer speed may improve If access point channel interference occurs data transfer speed may be reduced e If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information e Make sure that a microwave oven is not operating near your Wi Fi devices The 2 4 GHz frequency band on which Wi Fi operates is used by various devices and apparatus If you use a microwave oven while communicating via Wi Fi data transfer rate may slow down communication range may narrow or communication may be interrupted What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point Refer to the manual that came with your access point for more information What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet e See What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Make sure the access point is on e Ch
195. ions or closer to any access point you may be using e Open the charms and select the fej Settings charm and the network icon Check that your access point is displayed To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Enable the Wi Fi function Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon and change the Wi Fi setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e To use the Wi Fi function on your VAIO computer you need to configure the Wi Fi settings Check the Wi Fi settings of the computer See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information e If a connection utility app supplied with a third party Wi Fi product is installed uninstall it If a connection utility app is installed Windows may fail to configure the Wi Fi settings Be sure to take a note of your settings Such as security keys before uninstalling What should do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer e See What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate with e Make sure that the authentication pairing between the device and your VAIO computer has been properly performed Some BLUETOOTH devices require authentication pairing before establishing connection with another device Perform the authentication process before connecting to such devices e Make sure that your VAIO compute
196. is not available What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port e Reconnect the HDMI cable not supplied See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information e Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected content is not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display Change the screen resolution of the connected TV or external display Images may appear on the screen See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image for more information What should do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback e Sound interruptions may occur when the CPU load is high In this case reduce the CPU load by exiting all running apps other than a playback app or by disabling unnecessary audio effects applied to playback What should do if do not hear sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital output port such as the HDMI output port e To output sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital output port on your VAIO computer you need to change the sound output to the digital audio device See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information What should do if my microphone does not work e Check if your microphone is selected as a recording device Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound To open Control Panel see Opening Control Panel Select Sound and check if there is
197. ive pressure on the LCD screen Do not fold the LCD screen by pushing the VAIO logo stand behind the LCD screen Do not raise the LCD screen forcibly from the bottom edge of the LCD screen e The LCD screen may unfold abruptly if you lift your VAIO computer with the back side up Be sure to hold the computer from both the front and back sides with your hands when lifting the computer Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use AC adapter Power cord Digitizer stylus Pen hook VGA adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications USB IR Adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications Hint e No Recovery Media is included because your VAIO computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or SSD See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Using Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2
198. ive rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start your VAIO computer e User password for users without administrative rights Allows standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start your VAIO computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the Or m key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Enter the password and press the Enter key To change the password enter the current password and a new password The password can be set up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces and it is case sensitive 5 Press the 4o44 key to select Password when Power On press the Enter key and select Enabled 6 Press the a Oor mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 7 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Note e Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it e If you forget the password you cannot boot up your VAIO computer e You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password e If you forget the machine passw
199. ize DPI Touch screen equipped models Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and icon size enables you to operate the touch screen easier 1 Open Control Panel and select Appearance and Personalization and Make text and other items larger or smaller See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select the desired settings from the options on the screen and Apply 3 If a message appears and recommends signing out select Sign out now 4 Sign in again The text font size for Windows changes How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Basic operations To click tap Tap on the touch screen once with a finger You can select a button such as OK and Cancel or an item in a menu by tapping it To double click double tap Tap on the touch screen twice in quick succession with a finger You can start an app such as a word processor or a spreadsheet program or open a file by double tapping its icon To drag Put a finger on the desired point on the touch screen and slide the finger You can move a file or change the window size with this motion To drag and drop Touch the desired file icon slide to another folder window or app icon and then lift your finger off the screen You can move or copy a file with this motion Advanced operations You can make a simple motion gesture with your fingers o
200. k visit http www sony net memorycard Compatible Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your VAIO computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media e Memory Stick Duo e Memory Stick PRO Duo e Memory Stick PRO HG Duo e Memory Stick Micro About MagicGate MagicGate refers to copyright protection technology developed by Sony An authentication process is performed between the MagicGate compatible device and Memory Stick to check whether they can correctly store and play back data and the data will be encrypted The authentication is also performed before the data is played back and only when they are properly authenticated the data is decrypted and played back The copyright protected data can be played back by authenticated devices only Note e Your VAIO computer supports only Duo size Memory Stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick e Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick Duo slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot Your VAIO computer has been tested and found compatible with any Sony branded Memory Stick of up to 32 GB available as of January 2013 However Memory Stick compatibility is not guaranteed in all cases Except for personal use it is against copyright law to use any audio and or image data you record without
201. k Exit the video playback app before switching the display output e The display switch may not be available depending on the type of external display or projector Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV Hom Note e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint e The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digit
202. k the network administrator About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the desired Wi Fi access point and Connect About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs e Fiber to the Home FTTH e Cable modem e Digital Subscriber Line DSL e Satellite e Dial up Notes o
203. ke sure the connections between the printer s power cord and AC adapter and between the AC adapter and an AC outlet are securely made e Make sure the status of your printer is displayed as online or ready Then make sure the printer settings are correctly configured as instructed in the manual that came with the printer e Make sure your printer is set to Set as Default Printer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information e Make sure your printer is connected to your network LAN If the printer is directly connected to the network LAN make sure a router or a hub is on If the printer is connected to a printer server make sure an error message is not displayed on the printer server e Make sure your app is working properly The app may not support your document format In such a case your document will not be printed properly Contact the app publisher or the manufacturer of your printer e Make sure the correct printer port for your printer is selected For more information on the printer port settings refer to the manual that came with the printer or contact the manufacturer
204. l that came with your access point for more information What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet See What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function Make sure the access point is on Check the access point settings In the following settings your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point or the connection may be unstable When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is set to ANY and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to ANY When the access point is in stealth mode For more information refer to the manual that came with your access point or consult your Wi Fi service provider Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information Connection capability is affected by distance obstructions device configuration radio wave strength interference wall materials running apps etc Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm and the network icon Check that your access point is displayed To open the charms see Opening the Charms What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function e Enable the Wi Fi function Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Se
205. lect the network icon and change the Wi Fi setting to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e To use the Wi Fi function on your VAIO computer you need to configure the Wi Fi settings Check the Wi Fi settings of the computer See Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications for more information e If a connection utility app supplied with a third party Wi Fi product is installed uninstall it If a connection utility app is installed Windows may fail to configure the Wi Fi settings Be sure to take a note of your settings Such as security keys before uninstalling How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled register the MAC address of your VAIO computer in the setup screen of the access point Otherwise the computer cannot connect to the access point Open Command Prompt enter ipconfig all and then press the Enter key You can find the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field under Wireless LAN adapter Wi Fi To open Command Prompt see Starting Apps What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Connection capability is affected by distance obstruct
206. led instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint e The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an external display such as a TV connected to the computer with an HDMI cable not supplied 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an HDMI equipped TV with an HDMI cable See Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port for more information 2 Turn on the TV 3 Start VAIO Control Center and select Image Quality See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 4 Select Details in External Display Resolution 5 On the Select Resolution tab select the desired resolution After a few seconds the selected resolution is applied 6 If the computer image does not fit the displayable region of the TV select the Adjust Resolution tab to adjust the display size Note e Some resolution options may not be available depending on the model or the HDMI connected device e The function to adjust the screen resolution may be disabled depending on the selected resolution Connectin
207. left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change Airplane mode to Off and the GNSS setting under Wireless devices to On Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can stop wireless WAN WWAN communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Mobile Broadband setting to Off e Turning off the wireless WAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models You can establish wireless WAN WWAN communications using Mobile Broadband 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Make sure Airplane mode is Off and change the Mobile Broadband setting to On 4 Select a carrier name or service name and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears To disconnect from the I nternet Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select the network icon a Carrier name or service name and Disconnect To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Make sure the micro SIM card is properly inserted in the micro SIM card slot on your VAIO computer Otherwise the wireless WAN function may not work See Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models for infor
208. ll be deleted when you format it Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information Do not insert foreign objects into the SD memory card slot The SD memory card slot can be used for reading writing supported memory cards only and cannot be used for other purposes SD memory cards up to 2 GB SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB and SDXC memory cards up to 128 GB available as of May 2013 have been tested and found compatible with your VAIO computer However it is not guaranteed that all SD memory cards SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards will be compatible with the computer Some types of SD memory cards for example ones with the UHS Ultra High Speed data transfer feature may become extremely hot due to continuous access to the memory cards In such a case wait for a while before removing the memory card until it cools down Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions e If you reduce the volume of the C drive partition you may not create Recovery Media or complete the recovery process successfully because the free space on the built in storage device is not sufficient Open Control Panel select System and Security and select Create and format hard disk partitions under Administrative Tools See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel If the User Account Control window appears select Yes Right click the C drive and select Shrink Volume Enter the size of the
209. llow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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 Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer you may be required to restart the computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select Power and Restart Your VAIO computer will restart Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light 4 turns on or blinks differently according to conditions Lit in orange The battery pack
210. logo ATI and combinations thereof Radeon AMD Phenom AMD Turion AMD Athlon AMD Virtualization AMD V are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc SD Logo is a trademark S2 SDHC Logo is a trademark s SDXC Logo is a trademark s microSD Logo is a trademark miscg microSDHC Logo is a trademark mgs microSDXC Logo is a trademark mgs The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation PlaceEngine is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries N Wi Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respectiv
211. lowing operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and tune ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date Through the Internet VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for enhancing your computer s performance or new apps that are available and let you download and install with simple steps 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update Hint e You can also start VAIO Update from VAIO Care Desktop Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Compute
212. lp and Support Opening Windows Help and Support What should do if cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard Check if the Caps Lock indicator light on the Caps Lock key is on or off When the indicator light is on characters typed will appear in uppercase or lowercase if you also hold down the Shift key Press the Caps Lock key to turn the Caps Lock indicator light on or off What should do if my VAIO computer screen freezes Restart your VAIO computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Restart If the problem persists press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds Why can t use the touch pad The touch pad is disabled Press the Fn F1 keys to enable the touch pad See Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad for more information Alternatively start VAIO Control Center then enable the touch pad To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps If a mouse is connected to your VAIO computer disconnect it See Using the Touch Pad for information on how to use the touch pad How do disable the touch pad Press the Fn Fl keys to disable the touch pad See Enabling Disabling the Touch Pad for more information Alternatively start VAIO Control Center then disable the touch pad To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps How do avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the tou
213. lt Delete keys Wait for a while If you still cannot turn off your VAIO computer even after you follow all the above procedures in this topic perform the following operations Note that performing these operations may cause working data to become corrupted Be sure to disconnect the computer from the network before performing the following operations Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select Shut down in the lower right corner of the computer screen and then select Shut down Press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds Unplug the AC adapter and push and hold the battery off button for three to five seconds with a thin straight object such as a paper clip Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when turn on my VAIO computer e If another message on how to solve the problem appears after the first message follow the on screen instructions What should do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode e You cannot place your VAIO computer into Hibernate mode from the charms Use Sleep mode or shut down the computer when you do not intend to use the computer See Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown for more information What should do if my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work the charge indicator light blinks fast e Your VAIO computer may not recognize the battery pa
214. m volume under Sound 3 Move the slider under Device or Applications up and down to your desired volume level When the volume is turned off select Deactivate muting to turn on the volume When the volume is low turn the volume up with the slider Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or Surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any co
215. maged Treat it with adequate care If it breaks small granular shards may scatter and cause injury Do not drop the touch screen or subject it to a strong impact Do not scratch the surface A surface flaw may cause the glass to break A protection sheet may be attached to the LCD screen frame at the factory Remove the sheet before use otherwise the touch screen may not work correctly Some apps do not accept touch screen operations How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models You can tap the touch screen or make a simple motion with your fingers to operate your VAIO computer Basic operations To click tap Tap on the touch screen once with a finger You can select a button such as OK and Cancel or an item in a menu by tapping it To double click double tap Tap on the touch screen twice in quick succession with a finger You can start an app such as a word processor or a spreadsheet program or open a file by double tapping its icon To drag Put a finger on the desired point on the touch screen and slide the finger You can move a file or change the window size with this motion To drag and drop Touch the desired file icon slide to another folder window or app icon and then lift your finger off the screen You can move or copy a file with this motion Advanced operations You can make a simple motion gesture with your fingers on the touch screen to operate your VAIO computer The response to a
216. magnetic waves may cause the touch screen to work incorrectly Try these suggestions Move your VAIO computer away from a fluorescent light or a motor that emits electromagnetic waves Connect the AC adapter directly to an AC outlet or use other outlets if you are using a power strip Remove any USB device or cable connected to your VAIO computer if any e If your AC adapter has a 3 pin plug make sure it is properly grounded What should do if cannot use NFC One touch functions e Bring your NFC One touch functions supported device toward your VAIO computer as close as possible If the NFC One touch functions still do not work slightly move the device up or down or separate the device from the computer for about 10 seconds and then touch the computer with the device again e Make sure that NFC One touch functions are enabled on the supported device You may need to change the device settings depending on the device you use For detailed information refer to the manual that came with your device e Enable NFC One touch functions Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner and select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane Turn off Airplane mode and change the NFC setting under Wireless devices to On To open the charms see Opening the Charms e Do not bring metal objects other than devices supported with the NFC One touch functions close to your VAIO computer e
217. manual that came with the printer or contact the manufacturer What should do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device e Check if the USB device is on and using its own power supply If you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to an AC outlet e You may need to install a USB driver for the USB device before connecting the device Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information e Try using another USB port on your VAIO computer The USB driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device e USB hubs may prevent the USB device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your VAIO computer without a hub What should do if cannot print a document e Make sure your printer is compatible with Windows installed on your VAIO computer e When you connect a new printer you first need to set up the printer driver For information on how to set up the printer driver visit the website of the manufacturer or refer to the manual that came with your printer e Make sure the printer settings are correctly configured For information on the printer settings refer to the manual that came with your printer e Make sure your printer is on Refer to the manual that came with your printer for more information e Ma
218. mation on how to insert the micro SIM card Hint e For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function refer to your carrier s instructions Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Push in the micro SIM card and quickly release e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before removing the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models A Wide Area Network WAN is a widespread communications network that makes it possible to connect local computer networks in remote locations together and it is often available with communication facilities provided by carriers such as telecom operators Using the wireless WAN WWAN allows your VAIO computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is mobile phone coverage Depending on your country and model you may need to insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder or slot on the computer to use the wireless WAN function e The wireless WAN may not be available in some countries and regions e Use of certain features and apps may require access to the Internet with the wireless WAN function You may
219. mbient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack e Open the desktop and select the battery icon such as fj on battery or fj plugged in in the desktop notification area to check the built in battery status of your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Turning On Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on 1 Connect your VAIO computer to an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source 2 Press the l Power button If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator it turns on in green The computer is turned on and Windows starts after a while Note e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than four seconds your VAIO computer will not turn on e When moving the LCD screen do not hold the built in camera as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e Do not touch the touch screen when turning on your VAIO computer as it may cause the computer to malfunction Touch screen equipped models Hint e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity while the computer is connected to an AC outlet See Using Sleep Mode for more information Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of
220. menus To drag With the pointer on your desired item or object press the left button zone once and while holding down the zone slide your finger on the touch pad Alternatively tap on the touch pad twice quickly and on the second tap slide your finger To drag and drop Drag an icon such as a file to your desired location and release your finger from the left button zone Alternatively tap the icon twice quickly and on the second tap slide your finger to your desired location and lift the finger off the touch pad To scroll Slide two fingers up and down on the touch pad to scroll vertically on the screen Slide two fingers from side to side on the touch pad to scroll horizontally on the screen To back or forward without moving the pointer While viewing websites pictures etc put three fingers on the touch pad and slide them from side to side to perform the back forward operation without moving the pointer To zoom in or out While viewing websites pictures etc pinch on the touch pad with two fingers for zooming Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To open the app menu Put your finger on the top edge of the touch pad and slide the finger down The app menu does not appear if an app does not support the app menu To open the charms Put your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and slide the finger left See Opening the Charms for more information To switch apps
221. mode Press the Q Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the H Windows button e Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models By detaching the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus from the pen hook you can start your preferred app 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Hardware See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Enable the Action When Pen Pulled Out setting e With this function you cannot start Windows Store apps other than VAIO Paper Note Anytime for VAIO and Microsoft Office OneNote Hint e Detaching the pen during Sleep mode restores your VAIO computer to Normal mode and starts your preferred app If the sign in screen is displayed when you detach the pen face recognition or a picture password enables you to sign in to the computer without using the keyboard To sign in to the computer using face recognition see Signing In to Windows Using Face Rec
222. n Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Before using the Wi Fi function read the following precautions for correct use e In some countries or regions using the Wi Fi products may be restricted by the local regulations e Wi Fi devices work on the 2 4 GHz band which is used by a variety of devices They use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band however radio interference may still slow communication speeds reduce communication range or cause communication failure e If both the BLUETOOTH function and the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function of your VAIO computer are enabled interference may occur and cause slower communication speeds or other problems e TO communicate via Wi Fi while you are on the road you may need to contract with a Wi Fi connection service provider e If your VAIO computer is equipped with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard outdoor use of the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is prohibited by law e The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment including wall material etc Apps in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions e The data transfer rate specified in the specification is the theoretical maximum and may not reflect actual data transfer rate e Actual communication speed may not be
223. n instructions to register your face After the registration is complete you can use face recognition on the sign in screen or lock screen e With the face recognition settings enabled you cannot use the built in front camera when starting a camera app on the lock screen however face recognition with the built in front camera works which may cause an unexpected sign in Hint e If multiple users share your VAIO computer or there is a possibility that any person other than you uses the computer it is recommended that you enhance the security strength as follows in the FastAccess settings window Enhancing the security strength Rejecting the recognition with a photo e If your VAIO computer fails to recognize your face move your head so that the face is located in the center of the computer screen and a green frame is displayed e If it takes time for face recognition you can improve the face recognition rate by signing in to Windows with password entry while a green frame is displayed on the computer screen Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized access by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Openin
224. n the touch screen to operate your VAIO computer The response to a gesture varies depending on the apps To right click touch and hold Touch and hold the desired point on the touch screen for a few seconds and lift your finger off the screen Depending on the point you touch you can display various menus To scroll Touch and slide a scrollable area of a window such as an Internet Explorer window You can also drag the slider on the vertical scroll bar of the selected window to scroll the window To zoom in or out on an image such as a photo zoom Pinch on the touch screen with two fingers for zooming on an image such as a photo on Photos Pinch open to zoom in or pinch close to zoom out To rotate an image such as a photo rotate Put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate an image such as a photo You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll You can select an item such as an app tile or a picture l Changing the LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness 1 Press the Fn F5 keys or Fn F6 keys To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys Hint e The LCD brightness setting is retained even after your VAIO computer is turned off and restarted Changing the Resolution Siz
225. ncy and the shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of your VAIO computer so that you can adjust the direction of the built in camera Some apps offer adjustable parameters such as brightness or power frequencies to eliminate flicker noise What should do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions e The effect settings on your app may cause dropped frames Refer to the help file included with the app for more information e There may be more app running than your VAIO computer can handle Exit the apps that you are not currently using e This problem may occur while your VAIO computer is running on the power saving plan which reduces the CPU performance See Selecting a Power Plan to check the current power plan What should do if the touch screen does not work correctly Touch screen equipped models e Turn off your VAIO computer and then turn it on again e Electromagnetic waves may cause the touch screen to work incorrectly Try these suggestions Move your VAIO computer away from a fluorescent light or a motor that emits electromagnetic waves Connect the AC adapter directly to an AC outlet or use other outlets if you are using a power strip Remove any USB device or cable connected to your VAIO computer if any e If your AC adapter has a 3 pin plug make sure it is properly grounded Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images e Some camera apps may not w
226. nd connect the device e With the USB charging settings enabled power consumption when your VAIO computer is off or in Sleep mode increases because the computer supplies power to the USB port even when a USB device is not connected to the port e When the USB charging settings are enabled you cannot use the remote wake up function on the USB device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging e Some USB devices do not support USB charging when your VAIO computer is in Sleep mode Hint e The USB charging settings are disabled by default Disabling the Download of the Location Information GNSS equipped models You can disable the download of the location information collected by the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS Follow these steps to disable the setting 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change the GNSS setting under Wireless devices to Off Downloading the Location Information GNSS equipped models You can download the location information of your VAIO computer using the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the
227. nded period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port the computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop 2 Select Extend these displays from the drop down list next to Multiple Displays and OK The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays Note e Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function e Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings e Do not change the display settings while using video image apps or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Change the display settings after you exit the video image app Hint e You can set the screen resolution for each display used for the Multiple Monitors function Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your VAIO computer 1 Turn on an external display 2 Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter k
228. ng Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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 Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer you may be required to restart the computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select Power and Restart Your VAIO computer will restart Entering Sleep Mod
229. ning your VAIO computer as well as a selection of frequently asked questions Sony online support website http www sony com am vaiosupport Hint e If you experience any problem or have a technical question about your VAIO computer launch VAIO Care first which offers you various options to help you solve the problem See Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care for more information e When you contact VAIO support you may be asked for the serial number and the model number of your VAIO computer The serial number is a 15 digit number that can be found in the VAIO Care window on the bottom on the back panel of the computer inside the back panel or inside the battery compartment on the original VAIO box The model number is located at the lower right corner of the display on the VAIO computer Other websites You can also find useful information at the following Web sites Sony products http www sony net http www sony net electronics Operating system online support website For Microsoft Windows operating system support visit the Microsoft customer support site http Support microsoft com In Store Service amp Support available in USA only Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U S Sony Store and get personalized service and support for your VAIO computer Sony Technicians can assist with the setup of your new VAIO computer system optimization data rescue
230. nnect with up to seven devices via wireless network to exchange data When a device requires connection to another device it sends out an inquiry to neighboring BLUETOOTH devices If any device responds to the inquiry the two devices can connect with each other About BLUETOOTH R Security The BLUETOOTH wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to control communication with other devices The authentication function helps you prevent unwanted anonymous BLUETOOTH devices from accessing your VAIO computer The first time two BLUETOOTH devices communicate a common passcode a password required for authentication should be identified to register both devices Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passcode For details open Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and enter BLUETOOTH in the search box Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH R Function Before using the BLUETOOTH function read the following precautions for correct use In some countries or regions using the BLUETOOTH function may be restricted by the local regulations The BLUETOOTH function may not work with some devices depending on the manufacturer or the app version employed by the manufacturer Check the system requirements of the BLUETOOTH device before purchasing For information on BLUETOOTH devices visit the VAIO Support website Some BLUETOOTH devices require authentication pairing before establi
231. nnected devices Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Recording tab 4 Double click the microphone icon 5 Select the Levels tab in the Microphone Properties window 6 Move the slider under Microphone right and left to your desired volume level If the microphone volume is still not loud enough even at the maximum volume level move the slider under Microphone Boost right and left to adjust the volume level 7 Select OK Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones To adjust the volume using the Fn key Press the F3 key while holding down the Fn key to turn down the volume Press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key to turn up the volume Alternatively press the VOL Volume buttons Parts and Controls on the Front on your VAIO computer to adjust the volume To turn off the volume using the Fn key Press the F2 key while holding down the Fn key to turn off the volume of the speakers and headphones Press the Fn F2 keys again to turn on the volume Alternatively press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys to turn on the volume Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer you need to change the device for sound output 1 Op
232. ns for correct use e In some countries or regions using NFC One touch functions may be restricted by local regulations e If you urgently need to disable NFC One touch functions turn off your VAIO computer Using NFC One touch functions NFC supported models Easily connect an NFC One touch functions supported device to your VAIO computer by simply touching the computer with the device 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Network and Airplane mode in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change Airplane mode to Off and the NFC setting under Wireless devices to On 5 When touching your VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Bottom with an NFC One touch functions supported device ensure that the touch mark on each device faces each other N Sis A message will appear the moment the device is recognized Follow the on screen instructions Hint Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode e You may need to change the device settings depending on the NFC One touch functions supported device you use For detailed information refer to the manual that came with your device Disabling NFC One touch functions NFC supported models You can disable NFC One touch functions by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select t
233. nstructions Hint e To switch to a local account select Disconnect in step 4 instead of Connect to a Microsoft account e If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services About User Account Types There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8 a local account and a Microsoft account Local account A local account is a user name and password that you set on your VAIO computer Because one local account is expected to be used for a single computer you cannot share the same account on multiple computers Hint e Setting a local account password is optional If you forget your local account password recover your VAIO computer Microsoft account A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Microsoft services Because a Microsoft account can be set for each user you can share the same account on multiple computers To download apps from Windows Store you need to switch from a local account to a Microsoft account Hint e Setting a Microsoft account password is required If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity In Sleep mode the computer will retain its current state including data you are working on while you take a break See Usi
234. nt Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter a wrong security key and your VAIO computer fails to connect to an access point follow these steps to establish the connection 1 Open the charms and select the Fes Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 4 Select the desired Wi Fi access point and Connect Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Push in the micro SIM card and quickly release 4 Pull the micro SIM card out of the slot e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before removing the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models A Wide Area Network WAN is a widespread communications network that makes
235. nt and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears in the selected wireless access point field If a security key entry window appears enter the security key as required and select OK See About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN for more information Note that security keys are case sensitive To check Wi Fi connection status Open the desktop and move the mouse pointer over all the Network icon in the desktop notification area to check the Wi Fi connection status such as the access point currently connected to your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Note e On IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft equipped models when only the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point Also when only the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled the computer cannot connect to a 2 4 GHz Wi Fi access point On IEEE 802 11b g n equipped models when the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is disabled the computer cannot connect to an access point Also the computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point e It may take some time to find and connect to a Wi Fi access point before starting communications via Wi Fi Hint e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode e Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key the access point will be registered in the computer
236. ntrols on the Sides e Parts and Controls on the Front Setup VAIO computer e Raising the LCD Screen e Checking Supplied Items e Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Power e Connecting a Power Source e Charging the Battery Pack e Turning On Your VAIO Computer e Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown Battery e Charging the Battery Pack e Notes on Using the Battery Pack Display Raising the LCD Screen Keyboard Raising the LCD Screen Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Windows 8 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer Sleep Mode Shutdown Network Internet Internet Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models About the Internet Connection Services Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards Installing Apps from Windows Store About the Network LAN Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models LAN e About the Internet Connection Serv
237. o if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet e What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function BLUETOOTH e What should do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer e Why can t use the BLUETOOTH R function when sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account e Why is my BLUETOOTH R connection slow e What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate with e Why can t use BLUETOOTH R devices when switch users e What should do if cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function e What should do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area Wireless WAN e What should do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN Backup Recovery Recovery e What should do if cannot create Recovery Media e What should do if cannot start complete the recovery process e What should do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable Windows does not start e What should do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable Windows starts e What should do if cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area e How
238. o not scratch or soil the area on and around the built in camera as it may cause poor quality images e Do not let direct sunlight enter the lens of the built in camera regardless of your VAIO computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Care and cleaning of the built in camera If the area on and around the built in camera is soiled gently wipe it with a soft cloth such as a lens cleaning cloth Do not rub the area too hard as it can be easily scratched Using Intel R Anti Theft Technology Intel R Anti Theft Technology supported models You can change the Intel R Anti Theft Technology settings in the BIOS setup screen Follow these steps to enable Intel R Anti Theft Technology 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the 4a Or mp key to select the Advanced tab 4 Select Intel R AT Support System and then press the Enter key 5 Press the or key to select Enabled and then press the Enter key 6 Press the a Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker or printer to your VAIO computer Installation of the de
239. of the following ergonomic considerations Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Viewing angle of the computer screen Use the screen tilting feature to find the best position Make sure the computer screen is at or Slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of your VAIO computer Adjust the brightness level of the display as well You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt and brightness level of the computer screen to the proper position Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the computer screen Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the computer screen Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency e While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your VAIO computer to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage Hint e The same considerations apply when you use an external display Notes on handling your VAIO computer Observe the following to avoid malfunctions and damage to your VAIO computer e Place your VAIO computer gently on a flat surface to avoid a mechanical shock e Be sure to turn off your VAIO computer before moving the computer Moving the computer that is turned on may cause
240. ognition Using Face Recognition Face recognition provides you with secure convenient functions You can use the following functions by setting up the face recognition settings in advance A substitute for password entry to sign in to Windows You can substitute face recognition for Windows password entry when signing in to Windows See Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition for more information Quick website access with the web log in function You can substitute face recognition for entering your user information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected websites To use this function you need to set up the web log in settings in the FastAccess window in advance To start FastAccess see Starting Apps e You may not be able to use the web log in function depending on the website you access Hint e With face recognition you can sign in to Windows without entering a password It is convenient if you set up your VAIO computer to start your preferred app when detaching the pen Digitizer Stylus from the computer See Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information e You can set up the web log in settings and the security strength settings for face recognition in the FastAccess window Refer to the help file included with FastAccess for information on each setting Notes on Face Recognition Read the following precautions before using
241. omputer Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder e Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your VAIO computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of the computer What should do if my game app does not work or it keeps crashing e Check the website of the game if there are any patches or updates to download e Make sure you have installed the latest video driver e On some VAIO computer models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphics performance in such a case is not guaranteed How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled register the MAC address of your VAIO computer in the setup screen of the access point Otherwise the computer cannot connect to the access point Open Command Prompt enter ipconfig all and then press the Enter key You can find the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field under Wireless LAN adapter Wi Fi To open Command Prompt see Starting Apps What should do if cannot play back movies or
242. omputer becomes unstable Windows starts e Try the suggestions below Start VAIO Care to search for a solution See Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care for more information Restore computer system files Use the restore point that you created before your VAIO computer becomes unstable See Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows for more information Uninstall an app or a driver if your VAIO computer has become unstable after you installed the app or the driver Reinstall the preinstalled apps or drivers on your VAIO computer if such apps or drivers have not been working properly See How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers for more information Restore your VAIO computer from a system image backup if you have created the backup Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information e If the problem persists follow the instructions in Refreshing Your VAIO Computer to reinstall the operating system If the problem persists after you refresh your VAIO computer follow the instructions in Recovering from the Recovery Area to recover the computer The computer may not support the refresh function depending on the model you purchased If you have not yet created Recovery Media create the Recovery Media See Creating Recovery Media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data before recovering your VAIO computer Re
243. on cables e Unplug your VAIO computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for an extended period of time Headphones e Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings e Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged if improperly used If the built in storage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your VAIO computer To avoid damaging your built in storage device e Do not subject your VAIO computer to sudden movements e Keep your VAIO computer away from magnets e Do not place your VAIO computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position e Do not turn off the power or restart your VAIO computer while reading or writing data to the storage device e Do not use your VAIO computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature e Do not remove the storage device from
244. on is enabled your VAIO computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point Also when only the 5 GHz Wi Fi function is enabled the computer cannot connect to a 2 4 GHz Wi Fi access point On IEEE 802 11b g n equipped models when the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi function is disabled the computer cannot connect to an access point Also the computer cannot connect to a 5 GHz Wi Fi access point e It may take some time to find and connect to a Wi Fi access point before starting communications via Wi Fi Hint e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode e Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key the access point will be registered in the computer You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter
245. on the tiles of the Start screen even if the computer is in Sleep mode Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions for correct use e Do not push the touch screen roughly Gentle touches always work as your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen e The touch screen may not work properly if you turn on your VAIO computer while touching the screen or if the computer is affected by electromagnetic waves during the start up process In such a case restart the computer e The touch screen may not work for several seconds after your VAIO computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode In such a case wait for a while before using the touch screen e Keep the touch screen clean for good touch sensitivity Dirt may cause damage or a malfunction About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models The touch screen enables direct interaction with your VAIO computer using your finger s You can perform various gestures on the touch screen Your VAIO computer supports multi touch input e Your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen When using it note the following characteristics of the capacitive touch screen The touch screen will not work if you touch it with fingernails or if you wear gloves If tapping triggers an unintentional operation make sure that no other parts of your body are in contact with the touch scre
246. onic components Do not impact bend or drop it e Do not disassemble or modify an SD memory card e Do not wet an SD memory card e Do not use or store in a location subject to Extremely high temperature such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or corrosive substances Excessive dust e Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot Incompatible cards and adaptors may get stuck in the slot causing damage to your VAIO computer e You cannot write data to an SD memory card that is write protected It is recommended that you make a backup copy of important data Stored data may be lost or corrupted if You remove an SD memory card or turn off your VAIO computer while data is being read from or written to the SD memory card You use an SD memory card at a place where static electricity or electrical noise may disturb the card When carrying an SD memory card be sure to put it in its case to avoid static electricity Before using an SD memory card with a device other than a computer such as a digital camera or a portable audio format initialize the SD memory card using the device Some devices may not support the file format for computers and show you a message that recommends you to format the SD memory card In this case copy data from the card to your VAIO computer and format the card using the device All data in the SD memory card wi
247. ons turn on Airplane mode e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can establish Wi Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point not supplied Before using Wi Fi make sure a Wi Fi access point is on and operating 1 Connect an access point to your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and the manual that came with the access point for more information 2 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select the network icon 4 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 5 Select the desired access point and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears in the selected wireless access point field If a security key entry window appears enter the security key as required and select OK See About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN for more information Note that security keys are case sensitive To check Wi Fi connection status Open the desktop and move the mouse pointer over all the Network icon in the desktop notification area to check the Wi Fi connection status such as the access point currently connected to your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Note e On IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft equipped models when only the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi functi
248. ontrol Center and select Input Device See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select Details under Touchpad Operations 3 Clear the Enable tap functions check box 4 Select OK Enabling Disabling the Gesture Function You can enable disable the gesture function of the touch pad on your VAIO computer With the gesture function you can perform the following operations e Scroll e Back Forward e Zoom in Zoom out e Open the app menu e Open the charms e Switch apps Follow these steps to enable disable the gesture function 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Input Device See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select Details under Touchpad Operations 3 Select or clear the Enable multi touch functions check box Select the check box to enable the function or clear it to disable the function Using the Built in Camera You can make a video call through the Internet using the built in camera and communication apps The built in camera indicator light is on while the built in camera is in use Front 1 Built in front camera indicator 2 Built in front camera Bottom 1 Built in rear camera indicator 2 Built in rear camera 3 Built in dual microphones Hint e The apps installed on your VAIO computer vary depending on the computer s configurations e Some apps may not support all the resolution settings of the built in camera e f the power frequency in your location is
249. or correct use e Do not push the touch screen roughly Gentle touches always work as your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen e The touch screen may not work properly if you turn on your VAIO computer while touching the screen or if the computer is affected by electromagnetic waves during the start up process In such a case restart the computer e The touch screen may not work for several seconds after your VAIO computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode In such a case wait for a while before using the touch screen e Keep the touch screen clean for good touch sensitivity Dirt may cause damage or a malfunction About the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models The touch screen enables direct interaction with your VAIO computer using your finger s You can perform various gestures on the touch screen Your VAIO computer supports multi touch input Note e Your VAIO computer is equipped with a capacitive touch screen When using it note the following characteristics of the capacitive touch screen The touch screen will not work if you touch it with fingernails or if you wear gloves If tapping triggers an unintentional operation make sure that no other parts of your body are in contact with the touch screen The surface of the touch screen may get hot This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Even though the surface of the touch screen is tempered glass it could still become da
250. or options you selected Not all features described in this manual are available depending on your model Illustrations Illustrations photos or screenshots in this manual may look slightly different depending on the model or options you selected Apps The preinstalled apps may vary depending on the model or options you selected The apps described in this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO computer Supplied manuals The following manuals are supplied with your VAIO computer On screen documentation e User Guide Introduction Version Welcome A preinstalled manual with limited information of your VAIO computer focused on support and Internet connection The User Guide Introduction Version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide this manual after update User Guide this manual General information and operation instructions about your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left then the keyword from the right pane The list of topics relating to the keyword will be displayed If you cannot find the topic you are looking for select List of Topics to display all of the topics in this User Guide or enter the keyword in the search box at the top of each page Printed documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of how to set up and get started with your VAIO computer Recovery Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
251. ord the password must be reset by authorized Sony service support center The reset fee will be charged Using Intel R Anti Theft Technology Intel R Anti Theft Technology supported models You can change the Intel R Anti Theft Technology settings in the BIOS setup screen Follow these steps to enable Intel R Anti Theft Technology 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the Or mp key to select the Advanced tab 4 Select Intel R AT Support System and then press the Enter key 5 Press the or J key to select Enabled and then press the Enter key 6 Press the qm Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operat
252. ored To check the volume of the recovery area follow these steps Open the Apps screen See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen Select This PC Select Computer on the menu bar and Manage Select Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk O row in the center pane Notes on Recovery Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer Important notes on recovery Recovering your VAIO computer will delete all the data on the built in storage device and restore all the settings to the original factory settings Make sure you have a backup copy of your valuable data If you want to retain the main settings and personal data refresh the computer See Refreshing Your VAIO Computer for more information Disconnect all peripherals from your VAIO computer except the power cord the AC adapter or devices required for recovery before recovering the computer Keep the power cord or the AC adapter connected to your VAIO computer during the recovery process Do not stop the recovery process until the process is complete If you have forgotten the password and cannot start the recovery process contact an authorized Sony service support center to reset it A reset fee will be charged Notes on apps Recovering your VAIO computer can restore only the preinstalled apps The app s that has been installed on
253. ored to its factory condition Sony does not guarantee the compatibility of the computer with such Recovery Media Recovery Media is specific to your VAIO computer of which it was created You cannot refresh your VAIO computer using Recovery Media Create Recovery Media immediately after your VAIO computer is ready for use In the following cases you may not be able to recover the computer from the recovery area and Recovery Media will be necessary You have modified the recovery area with apps designed for data modification You have installed an operating system different from the preinstalled operating system on the computer You have formatted your built in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions Do not touch or allow the surface of the discs to become dirty Fingerprints or dust on the surface may cause read write errors To create Recovery Media you may need to use the free space on your C drive more than double capacity of media you use Depending on your model you cannot create Recovery Media even at the time of purchase due to the shortage of free space regardless if the optical disc drive supports Blu ray Disc or Double Dual Layer DVD media Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care before using a USB flash drive as Recovery Media Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Your built in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is st
254. ork correctly when another camera app is running Exit the current app before starting another e You may not be able to use another camera app that uses the built in camera while using the gesture function e The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks when you are viewing a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e If the problem persists restart your VAIO computer How do change the LCD brightness e Press the Fn F5 or Fn F6 keys to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information e To adjust the LCD brightness of the connected external display such as a computer display or a TV use the brightness control on the external display What should do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen e Press the Fn F7 keys several times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key See Selecting Display Modes for more information What should do if some items do not fit on the computer screen e Check the font size settings in Windows Due to the font size settings some items for example an app menu may not be displayed correctly depending on the apps you are using In such a case move the slider to adjust the settings Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing hi
255. out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity e The operations below also place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode Press the 4 Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the ag Windows button e Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Your VAIO computer measures ambient light intensity to adjust the LCD brightness automatically 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Image Quality See Starting Apps to start VAI
256. ovider for more information Hint e Depending on your country and model you might receive an offer from a VAIO selected carrier In that case the micro SIM card is either in the carrier s SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the micro SIM card holder or slot If the micro SIM card is not provided with your VAIO computer you can purchase one from your preferred carrier Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Remove the micro SIM card by pushing it out from the base plate 4 Insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot with its printed circuit facing toward you e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before inserting the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available You can select from among the services according to your preference for example communication speed or a usage fee For detailed information on a variety of connection services contact Internet Service Providers ISPs e Fiber to the Home FTTH e Cable modem e Digital Subscriber Line DSL e Satellite e Dial up About the W
257. ow to set up the printer driver visit the website of the manufacturer or refer to the manual that came with your printer e Make sure the printer settings are correctly configured For information on the printer settings refer to the manual that came with your printer e Make sure your printer is on Refer to the manual that came with your printer for more information e Make sure the connections between the printer s power cord and AC adapter and between the AC adapter and an AC outlet are securely made e Make sure the status of your printer is displayed as online or ready Then make sure the printer settings are correctly configured as instructed in the manual that came with the printer e Make sure your printer is set to Set as Default Printer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information e Make sure your printer is connected to your network LAN If the printer is directly connected to the network LAN make sure a router or a hub is on If the printer is connected to a printer server make sure an error message is not displayed on the printer server e Make sure your app is working properly The app may not support your document format In such a case your document will not be printed properly Contact the app publisher or the manufacturer of your printer e Make sure the correct printer port for your printer is selected For more information on the printer port settings refer to the
258. partition to be created in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB and select Shrink Right click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and password Creating Other Drives Modifying Partitions Partitions are divided areas on your built in storage device Dividing the built in storage device into more than one partition may have various advantages such as separating the system files from your data files Your VAIO computer has only one partition C drive as the factory default setting If you want to store data in another partition such as D drive change the partition size and create a new partition For more information on how to create partitions see Creating Partitions Hint e Some models may have D drive as the factory default setting Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Touch screen equipped models You can operate the on screen Touch Keyboard with touch screen operations for text entry 1 Open the desktop and select mj the Touch Keyboard icon in the desktop notification area See Opening the Desktop to open the desktop Hint e The on screen Touch Keyboard appears automatically when you touch a text field Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Before using the touch screen read the following precautions f
259. pdate automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen 1 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use 3 Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove the check mark Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and tune ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VA
260. pen hook starts your preferred app automatically See Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information Replacing the Nib Digitizer Stylus supplied models The writing feeling of the supplied nib differs from the feeling of the attached nib Replace the nib with the supplied one to change the feeling 1 Grasp the tip of the pen then pull out straight CESS 50 Tp 2 Check the direction of the new nib and insert it into the barrel of the pen e If the pen s nib is lost or broken contact an authorized Sony service support center Using the Pen Stand Digitizer Stylus supplied models You can keep the supplied pen Digitizer Stylus standing upright by using the pen stand 1 Pull the pen stand 1 out of the side of your VAIO computer 2 Place the pen in the pen stand e The Tail cap contains a magnet Do not bring an object easily affected by magnetic interference such as a credit card close to the pen Doing so may result in loss of recorded data e Do not exert excessive pressure on the pen stand with the stand pulled out as it may cause damage to the part of your VAIO computer Starting the Note Taking App VAIO Paper You can use VAIO Paper in substitution for real notebooks With VAIO Paper you can take notes easily on your VAIO computer and share the notes with others 1 Start VAIO Paper See Starting Apps to start VAIO Paper Hint
261. pending on the ambient temperature during use or storage As a result the battery life becomes short even if it is fully charged and eventually the battery pack reaches the end of its life e If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged or it has reached the end of its life replace it with a new one Contact an authorized Sony service Ssupport center and replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony When the battery pack is running out of power If the battery pack runs out and your VAIO computer is not plugged in power will be cut off and any data you are working on will be lost While your VAIO computer is running on battery power save data frequently Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard you need to raise the LCD screen 1 Place your VAIO computer with the gm Windows button 1 on your side and hold the edge of the computer with your hand 2 Place your fingers on the projection of the LCD screen with the other hand and gently raise the LCD screen Before using your VAIO computer make sure the LCD screen is secured to the computer with the metal hooks on the computer To fold the LCD screen Grasp the top center edge of the LCD screen with your hand and gently push it down to the end e Observe the following when raising or folding the LCD screen Do not raise or fold the LCD screen with excessive pressure on it as it may cause damage to the part of your VAIO compute
262. prior consent from the respective copyright holder s Accordingly Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law e Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology e The Memory Stick slot on your VAIO computer does not support MagicGate technology of Memory Stick with capacity of up to 256 MB e If you use Memory Stick in a place subject to static electricity or electrical noise stored data may be lost e The maximum possible size for a file on Memory Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo is less than 4 GB as defined in the file system specification Inserting SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The SD memory card slot on the computer can accommodate the following memory cards e SD memory card e SDHC memory card e SDXC memory card To insert an SD memory card follow these steps 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot and carefully slide it into the slot until it clicks into place SD ae The SD memory card icon will appear in the This PC window after you insert the card into the Slot Note e Be careful not to insert an SD memory card in the wrong orientation If you force it into the slot upside down the slot may
263. put from a connected BLUETOOTH device This is a frequent occurrence with BLUETOOTH technology and does not indicate a malfunction All BLUETOOTH devices must be certified through the procedure stipulated by Bluetooth SIG to ensure that they are compliant with the BLUETOOTH standard Even if the BLUETOOTH devices are compliant with the BLUETOOTH standard individual device performance specifications and operation procedures may vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations e Not all BLUETOOTH devices are guaranteed of compatibility with your VAIO computer e If you urgently need to disable the BLUETOOTH function turn off your VAIO computer Stopping BLUETOOTH R Communications You can stop BLUETOOTH communications by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Change the Bluetooth setting to Off Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH R Device such as a Mouse You can connect BLUETOOTH devices to your VAIO computer For details on BLUETOOTH communication see About the BLUETOOTH R Function 1 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select PC and devices and Bluetooth in the left pane of the
264. puter e You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password e If you forget the machine password the password must be reset by authorized Sony service Support center The reset fee will be charged Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8 you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account you can download apps from Windows Store To create or switch to a Microsoft account follow these steps 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Your account in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Connect to a Microsoft account 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e To switch to a local account select Disconnect in step 4 instead of Connect to a Microsoft account e If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the Windows password See Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password for more information on the Windows password 1 Select the Click here to enable Face Recognition check box in the Windows sign in screen 2 Follow the on scree
265. r Be careful not to catch your finger in the LCD screen Make sure other people and objects are out of range of slide motion Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen Do not fold the LCD screen by pushing the VAIO logo stand behind the LCD screen Do not raise the LCD screen forcibly from the bottom edge of the LCD screen e The LCD screen may unfold abruptly if you lift your VAIO computer with the back side up Be sure to hold the computer from both the front and back sides with your hands when lifting the computer Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard you need to raise the LCD screen Ly 2 Place your VAIO computer with the gm Windows button 1 on your side and hold the edge of the computer with your hand Place your fingers on the projection of the LCD screen with the other hand and gently raise the LCD screen Before using your VAIO computer make sure the LCD screen is secured to the computer with the metal hooks on the computer To fold the LCD screen Grasp the top center edge of the LCD screen with your hand and gently push it down to the end Note e Observe the following when raising or folding the LCD screen Do not raise or fold the LCD screen with excessive pressure on it as it may cause damage to the part of your VAIO computer Be careful not to catch your finger in the LCD screen Make sure other people and objects are out of range of slide motion Do not exert excess
266. r 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 Windows Defender Start Windows Defender 3 Follow the on screen instructions e 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 e To Start the antivirus app see Starting Apps e Refer to the help file included with your app for more information Setting Changing the Power on Password You can set a password power on password for booting up your VAIO computer using the BIOS function Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer There are two types of passwords Set the machine password first e Machine password for administrators Allows users with administrative rights to change
267. r The built in gyro sensor detects angular movement of your VAIO computer which allows you to perform actions with apps such as a game app Hint e You need to calibrate the built in digital compass when the app does not show the direction correctly See Notes on Built In Sensors for more information Notes on Built In Sensors Before using built in sensors read the following precautions for correct use Notes on using the built in accelerometer e You cannot change the computer screen orientation while your VAIO computer is connected to an external display If you connect the computer to an external display while using the computer in portrait orientation the computer screen will automatically change to landscape horizontal orientation e The computer screen may become distorted if you change the computer screen orientation while the screen saver is activated e Some apps do not support portrait orientation and may not work correctly In this case use your VAIO computer in landscape orientation Notes on using the built in digital compass e The built in digital compass works by detecting a magnetic direction Do not rely solely on the location information the built in digital compass provides The accuracy of the digital compass can be easily affected by magnetic interference and may not work properly particularly in the following locations Inside an elevator or a room built with ferrous materials such as iron frames or rein
268. r Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 5 Press the a Or mp key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and tune ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information such as important notices or update programs to keep your VAIO computer up to date Through th
269. r VAIO computer automatically turns off Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows When you cannot start Windows follow these steps to restore computer system files If you use Recovery Media optical discs on the model without a built in optical disc drive connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to your VAIO computer See Connecting an External Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied plug it into a power source 1 Insert Recovery Media optical discs into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode 2 Turn off your VAIO computer 3 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start troubleshooting recovery Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 4 Select Troubleshoot Advanced options and System Restore 5 Select your operating system The System Restore window appears 6 Select Next 7 Select a restore point and Next The confirmation window of the selected restore point appears 8 Select Finish to confirm the restore point Your VAIO computer restarts after system files are restored Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows back up your data with VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery sol
270. r about 10 to 20 times If the problem persists use your VAIO computer in a location with less magnetic interference Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the Je Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen 1 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use 3 Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove th
271. r allows BLUETOOTH devices to find the computer Select arrow in the desktop notification area right click fy the BLUETOOTH icon and select Open Settings to open the settings window Select the Options tab and make sure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box is selected To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Why can t use the BLUETOOTH R function when sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account e The BLUETOOTH function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your VAIO computer Sign in to the computer as a user with administrative rights Why is my BLUETOOTH R connection slow Data transfer speed depends on obstructions and or the distance between the two devices radio wave quality and the device configuration or apps in use Move your VAIO computer and BLUETOOTH device closer to each other If a version of a BLUETOOTH standard employed on the BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate is not the same version as the one employed on your VAIO computer the communication speed may become slower If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and the following two conditions are met high speed communications are available However some BLUETOOTH profiles do not support high speed communications The BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate supports BLUETOOTH high speed technology Both the
272. rams to keep your VAIO computer up to date Through the Internet VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for enhancing your computer s performance or new apps that are available and let you download and install with simple steps 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update Hint e You can also start VAIO Update from VAIO Care Desktop About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start Note e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off Notes on Sleep Mode Read the following precautions before using Sleep mode e Some USB devices may not support Sleep mode When your VAIO computer resumes from Sleep mode the computer may not recognize such USB devices depending on the type and number of connected USB devices If you cannot place the computer into Sleep mode disconnect all USB devices and try again Your VAIO computer may return to
273. re information on Sleep mode When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while To avoid losing unsaved data follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer 3 Open the charms and then select the fej Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 4 Select Power and Shut down After a short time your VAIO computer automatically turns off If the computer is equipped with the power indicator the green power indicator light turns off e An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or cause your VAIO computer to malfunction e 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 e 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 Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer you may be required to restart the computer 1 Save your data and close all running apps 2 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select Power and Restart Your VAIO computer will restart Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode yo
274. region of the TV select the Adjust Resolution tab to adjust the display size e Some resolution options may not be available depending on the model or the HDMI connected device e The function to adjust the screen resolution may be disabled depending on the selected resolution Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV Note e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint e The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High
275. rference such as a magnet a magnetic holder or speakers Calibrating the built in digital compass may correct the direction See Notes on Built In Sensors for more information Why doesn t the computer screen rotate The screen rotation may be disabled Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm and then check the display settings To open the charms see Opening the Charms The screen rotation is disabled while your VAIO computer is connected to an external display If you connect the computer to an external display while using the computer in portrait orientation the computer screen automatically changes to landscape horizontal orientation With the LCD screen raised and the keyboard available the screen rotation is not available Why doesn t my preferred app start when detach the pen Digitizer Stylus You may have changed the file name or path for the specified app or uninstalled the app Assign the app again in VAIO Control Center See Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen Digitizer Stylus supplied models for more information Why does the message The digitizer stylus pen has been pulled out appear even when do not detach the pen You can set up your VAIO computer to start your preferred app automatically when detaching the pen Digitizer Stylus from the pen hook When the setting is enabled the sensor on the computer may incorrectly detect the movement of the magnetic items To start the
276. rks are not specified e Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice e The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement e Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your VAIO computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including the computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of the computer failure or repair undertaken to the computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to the computer external recording media or recording devices under any circumstances e Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the fe Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the
277. rol Panel 2 Select Sound 3 Select the Recording tab 4 Double click the microphone icon 5 Select the Levels tab in the Microphone Properties window 6 Move the slider under Microphone right and left to your desired volume level If the microphone volume is still not loud enough even at the maximum volume level move the slider under Microphone Boost right and left to adjust the volume level 7 Select OK Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or Surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information
278. rom your VAIO computer stop DVD or music playback or turn off the computer If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback it may cause a malfunction For information on how to remove a USB device refer to the manual that came with the device To protect your VAIO computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving your VAIO computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected Hint e The USB ports on your VAIO computer are compliant with the USB 2 0 standard and or USB 3 0 standard USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3 0 standard are identifiable by their blue color e In addition to the USB 2 0 standard transfer modes the USB 3 0 standard specifies the following transfer mode SuperSpeed Transfer rate of 5 Gbps Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off or in Sleep mode by enabling the USB charging settings Change the settings while the USB device is disconnected from the USB port that supports USB charging 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Hardware See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Enable the USB Charging setting 3 Connect a USB device to the USB port with the 4 mark printed around it If charging does not start even when you connect a USB device to the USB port that supports USB charging disconnect a
279. rtain period of inactivity e The operations below also place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode Press the 4 Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the gg Windows button e Plugging or unplugging the AC adapter also restores your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode e You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery To start VAIO Control Center see Starting Apps About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps the desktop and websites that you use the most Overview 1 Tiles Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles 2 Charms Search for apps and files share content play content on other devices or print and set up your VAIO computer To open the Start screen Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Open the charms then tap the ff Start charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms Mouse Touch pad operation Open the charms then click the Jj Start charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms Keyboard operation Press the gm Windows key Hint e On the desktop you can open the Start screen
280. s Why is my BLUETOOTH R connection slow Data transfer speed depends on obstructions and or the distance between the two devices radio wave quality and the device configuration or apps in use Move your VAIO computer and BLUETOOTH device closer to each other If a version of a BLUETOOTH standard employed on the BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate is not the same version as the one employed on your VAIO computer the communication speed may become slower If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and the following two conditions are met high speed communications are available However some BLUETOOTH profiles do not support high speed communications The BLUETOOTH device with which you want to communicate supports BLUETOOTH high speed technology Both the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer are enabled What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate with Shorten the distance between your VAIO computer and the BLUETOOTH device within 33 feet 10 meters If the computer is more than 33 feet 10 meters away from the BLUETOOTH device communication will not be possible The computer may not be able to communicate with the BLUETOOTH device even within 33 feet 10 meters due to obstacles between the devices radio wave quality ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls or apps in use In su
281. s a recovery area The recovery area on the built in storage device contains data for system and app recovery Typically you cannot modify or delete data in this area however there are commercially available apps designed for this purpose Why do I have to create Recovery Media Recovery Media are used to restore your VAIO computer back to its original factory condition If Windows does not start and you have deleted the recovery area you will need the Recovery Media to perform recovery Create the Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use Creating Recovery Media Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media You can use DVDs Blu ray Disc or a USB flash drive as Recovery Media e On the model without a built in optical disc drive Use a USB flash drive e On the model with a built in optical disc drive It is recommended that you use DVD R media because data can be accidently deleted from a USB flash drive You can also use BD R BD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD R DL media however the type of media your VAIO computer supports and the number of discs you need vary depending on the model you purchased You will be notified of such information during the creation process e USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3 0 standard do not support recovery with a USB flash drive that is compliant with the USB 3 0 standard On models without the USB ports that are compliant with only the USB 2 0 standard be sure
282. s supplied models e The memory of your VAIO computer cannot be replaced Parts and Controls on the Sides Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer such as connection ports 1 O Power button Turning On Your VAIO Computer 1 Pen stand Using the Pen Stand Digitizer Stylus supplied models Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer such as buttons and indicator lights 1 Built in front camera indicator Using the Built in Camera 2 Built in front camera Using the Built in Camera 3 Ambient light sensor Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically 4 LCD screen or touch screen How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models 5 gg Windows button 6 Keyboard 7 Touch pad Using the Touch Pad 8 Built in stereo speakers 9 ASSIST button About the ASSIST Button 10 VOL Volume buttons Note e Do not place credit cards etc which are affected by magnetism near your VAIO computer especially the areas in front of the left and right corners of the keyboard It may cause data corruption by the magnetic components of the computer Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard you need to raise the LCD screen 1 Place your VAIO computer with the gm Windows button 1 on your side and hold the edge of the computer with your hand 2 Place your fingers on the projection of the LCD screen with the other hand and gently raise the LC
283. shing connection with another device Perform the authentication process before connecting to such devices BLUETOOTH devices work on the 2 4 GHz band which is used by a variety of devices BLUETOOTH devices use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band however radio interference may still cause slower communication speeds reduce communication range or in some cases cause communication failure Communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between communication devices Existence of obstacles between devices Ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls Device configuration Apps in use Radio conditions Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions If your VAIO computer is compliant with BLUETOOTH high speed technology and you intend to use it for high speed communications enable both the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH functions on the computer Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the BLUETOOTH standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment Connecting multiple BLUETOOTH devices to your VAIO computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor device performance This is normal with BLUETOOTH technology and does not indicate a malfunction Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your VAIO computer with audio out
284. sired Wi Fi access point and Connect Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card 1 Turn off your VAIO computer 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Push in the micro SIM card and quickly release e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before removing the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models A Wide Area Network WAN is a widespread communications network that makes it possible to connect local computer networks in remote locations together and it is often available with communication facilities provided by carriers such as telecom operators Using the wireless WAN WWAN allows your VAIO computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is mobile phone coverage Depending on your country and model you may need to insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card holder or slot on the computer to use the wireless WAN function e The wireless WAN may not be available in some countries and regions e Use of certain features and apps may require access to the Internet with the wireless WAN function You may incur data connection charges while your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet Contact your wireless service pr
285. splay connected to the HDMI output port Audio e What should do e What should do output port such e What should do e What should do e What should do Microphone e What should do e What should do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback if do not hear sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital as the HDMI output port if my microphone does not work if do not hear sound from speakers or headphones if hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone if my microphone does not work if hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone Keyboard e What should do if my VAIO computer screen freezes e What should do if the pointer does not move e What should do if my keyboard configuration is wrong e What should do if cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard Touch pad e What should do if my VAIO computer screen freezes e Why can t I use the touch pad e How do I disable the touch pad e How do avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad e What should do if the pointer does not move Camera e What should do if captured images flicker e Why are captured images poor in quality e What should do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions e Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images e Why is the video input from the b
286. ss LAN Communications for more information e If a connection utility app supplied with a third party Wi Fi product is installed uninstall it If a connection utility app is installed Windows may fail to configure the Wi Fi settings Be sure to take a note of your settings Such as security keys before uninstalling What should do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer e See What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate with e Make sure that the authentication pairing between the device and your VAIO computer has been properly performed Some BLUETOOTH devices require authentication pairing before establishing connection with another device Perform the authentication process before connecting to such devices e Make sure that your VAIO computer allows BLUETOOTH devices to find the computer Select arrow in the desktop notification area right click f the BLUETOOTH icon and select Open Settings to open the settings window Select the Options tab and make sure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box is selected To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Why can t use the BLUETOOTH R function when sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account The BLUETOOTH function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your VAIO computer Sign in to the computer as a user with administrative right
287. ssure on it This could cause damage e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen with the screen folded as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it e The LCD screen may become warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction e Due to the mechanical design of your VAIO computer s LCD screen touch screen the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for an extended period of time This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Touch screen equipped models e The LCD screen touch screen is made of reinforced glass to implement high durability however treat the screen with care as it is not 100 unbreakable In case the screen breaks into small pieces be careful not to cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass Touch screen equipped models e Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be sure to block direct sunlight when using your VAIO computer near a window e Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction e Using your VAIO computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This does not indicate a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal e A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for an exte
288. t replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony Refer to the help file for more information on battery charge status and capacity decrease 1 Start VAIO Control Center and select Power and Battery See Starting Apps to start VAIO Control Center 2 Select Details in Battery or Battery Care Function Detailed battery pack information such as charging capacity is displayed Hint e Enable the battery care function to maximize the battery lifespan With this function you can reduce battery degradation by limiting the maximum charging capacity When the function is enabled the battery pack is not fully charged Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions 1 Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source Hint e The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low ambient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack e Open the desktop and select the battery icon such as f on battery or fj plugged in in the desktop notification area to check the built in battery status of your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Extending the Battery Life When your VAIO computer is running on battery power you can extend the battery life using the following methods
289. t Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or Surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO computer you need to change the device for sound output 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Sound 3
290. t the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Your account in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Connect to a Microsoft account 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e To switch to a local account select Disconnect in step 4 instead of Connect to a Microsoft account e If you forget your Microsoft account password contact Microsoft support services Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Care Desktop See Starting Apps to start VAIO Care Desktop 2 Select About Your VAIO and System information The system information of your VAIO computer is displayed Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency security and functionality e To perform the update settings below your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable 1 Open the charms and select the Je Search charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Enter Windows Update in the search box 3 Select Windows Update from the list and follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads
291. table Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Viewing angle of the computer screen Use the screen tilting feature to find the best position Make sure the computer screen is at or Slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of your VAIO computer Adjust the brightness level of the display as well You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt and brightness level of the computer screen to the proper position Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the computer screen Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the computer screen Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency e While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your VAIO computer to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage Hint e The same considerations apply when you use an external display Notes on handling your VAIO computer Observe the following to avoid malfunctions and damage to your VAIO computer e Place your VAIO computer gently on a flat surface to avoid a mechanical shock e Be sure to turn off your VAIO computer before moving the computer Moving the computer that is turned on may cause a hard disk malfunction Be sure to disconnect all cables connected to the computer before moving it e Do not drop or hit your VAIO computer Even a slight shock or vibration may cause a hard disk malfunction
292. ter because the computer screen is blank To switch the display output to the computer screen press the Fn F7 keys twice and then press the Enter key e The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video playback Exit the video playback app before switching the display output e The display switch may not be available depending on the type of external display or projector Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable not supplied Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet and turn it on 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Parts and Controls on the Back on your VAIO computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your VAIO computer is displayed on the TV e The shape of the HDMI output port varies depending on the model you purchased Be sure to use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer e If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates e To hear sound from a device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the sound output device For detai
293. ter while data is being read from or written to Memory Stick You use Memory Stick at a place where static electricity or electrical noise may disturb the card When carrying Memory Stick be sure to put it in its case to avoid static electricity Before using Memory Stick with a device other than a computer such as a digital camera or a portable audio format initialize Memory Stick using the device Some devices may not support the file format for computers and show you a message that recommends you to format Memory Stick In this case copy data from Memory Stick to your VAIO computer and format Memory Stick using the device All data in Memory Stick will be deleted when you format it Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information Do not insert foreign objects into the Memory Stick slot The Memory Stick slot can be used for reading writing supported Memory Stick only and cannot be used for other purposes Notes on Using Memory Stick Duo When using Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components Notes on Using Memory Stick Micro Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick Duo slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot Keep Memory
294. th Why can t use BLUETOOTH R devices when switch users What should do if cannot use the BLUETOOTH R function What should do if the BLUETOOTH R icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area Password e What should do if forget the Windows password e What should do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively e What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer BIOS e What should do if forget the power on password to start my VAIO computer USB e What should do if cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging Memory card e Why can t I write data to a memory card Software e Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Computer e Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power Touch panel e What should do if the touch screen does not work correctly Touch screen equipped models NFC One touch functions e What should do if cannot use NFC One touch functions Location information e What should do if cannot download the location information Sensor e Why doesn t the built in digital compass show the correct direction
295. the Network LAN e About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Wi Fi e About the Internet Connection Services e Notes on Using the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Stopping Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Standards e Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function e Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications e About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN BLUETOOTH e About the BLUETOOTH R Function e About BLUETOOTH R Security e Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH R Function e Stopping BLUETOOTH R Communications e Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH R Device such as a Mouse USB e Connecting a USB Device e Charging a USB Device Location information e Disabling the Download of the Location Information GNSS equipped models e Downloading the Location Information GNSS equipped models Wireless WAN e Stopping Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models Starting Wireless WAN Communications Wireless WAN equipped models e Removing a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models e Before Using the Wireless WAN Wireless WAN equipped models e Inserting a Micro SIM Card Wireless WAN equipped models Settings User account e Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account VAIO computer e Viewing the System Information e Updating Your VAIO Computer e Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices e Customizing Your VAIO Comp
296. tication process to allow two BLUETOOTH devices to communicate with each other Enter the same alphanumeric string case sensitive for both devices to allow them to communicate with each other You can change the passcode every time you perform authentication providing you enter the same passcode for both devices during the authentication process For details on the passcode of a BLUETOOTH device refer to the manual that came with the device If no BLUETOOTH passcode is entered for a certain time the connection process will be terminated for security In this case try again e For details on the operations open Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and enter BLUETOOTH in the search box Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse floppy disk drive Speaker or printer to your VAIO computer Installation of the device driver supplied with the USB device may be required when connecting Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 not supplied into the USB port mnm ea e You may need to install the driver supplied with your USB device before use Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information In order to print documents be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of Windows e Before disconnecting USB speakers f
297. times to select your desired display output and then press the Enter key See Selecting Display Modes for more information e If you wait for a while and the computer screen remains blank follow the procedures below Press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator check that it is off and then turn on the computer If the problem persists press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator check that it is off Disconnect all cables and peripheral devices such as the power cord and the USB device and wait about five minutes Then put them back in place and turn on the computer again What should do if my computer screen flickers or fades to white Intel graphics accelerator installed models e Depending on the model you purchased the computer screen may flicker or fade to white when the power saving function is enabled and the computer screen switches To avoid this right click on the desktop and select Graphics Properties to display the Intel graphics control panel and then disable Display Power Saving Technology Note that the battery life becomes short if you disable this setting What should do if captured images flicker e This problem occurs when you use the built in camera under fluorescent lights and is due to a mismatch between the lighting output freque
298. to change the sound output device For detailed instructions see Changing the Sound Output Device Hint e The HDMI output port on your VAIO computer is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to view a wide variety of copyright protected and high quality content Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance Adjusting the Volume in Windows You can adjust the volume on each device and app from Control Panel 1 Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound See Opening Control Panel to open Control Panel 2 Select Adjust syste
299. to create Recovery Media using the USB flash drive that is not compliant with the USB 3 0 standard 1 Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update 2 If you create Recovery Media optical discs on the model without a built in optical disc drive connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to your VAIO computer See Connecting an External Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied plug it into a power source 3 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care If the User Account Control window appears select Yes The VAIO Care window appears 4 Select Advanced Tools Restore and recovery and Create Recovery Media 5 Read the on screen instructions carefully and then select Next 6 Follow the on screen instructions It may take some time for the current status of the process to display Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media as doing so may result in a failure Keep Recovery Media in a secure place Hint If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user you may be prompted to enter an administrator name and a password Notes on creating Recovery Media When you create Recovery Media use VAIO Care If you create the Recovery Media in any other way and perform recovery your VAIO computer may not be rest
300. try while a green frame is displayed on the computer screen Creating Changing Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized access by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password 1 Open the charms and select the Fol Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner 3 Select Accounts and Sign in options in the left pane of the PC settings screen 4 Select Add or Change under Password 5 Follow the on screen instructions to enter your password e Do not forget your password Write down the password and keep it in a secure place Hint e You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it You can also create a password reset disc that can be used to create a new password Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Ent
301. ttings window Enhancing the security strength Rejecting the recognition with a photo e If your VAIO computer fails to recognize your face move your head so that the face is located in the center of the computer screen and a green frame is displayed e If it takes time for face recognition you can improve the face recognition rate by signing in to Windows with password entry while a green frame is displayed on the computer screen Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc drive a USB floppy disk drive or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function 1 Connect an external device to your VAIO computer 2 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 3 Select Start from media USB device optical disc The booting process from the external device starts Note e Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which you intend to boot up Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer or cannot be used with the computer e If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device be sure to connect it to an AC power source in advance Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care With VAIO Care you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level e Conduct regular performance checks and t
302. u can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer s state including data you are working on To activate Sleep mode 1 Open the charms and select the Fey Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Power and Sleep To return to Normal mode 1 Press the O Power button e If you press and hold down the l Power button for more than 4 or 10 seconds your VAIO computer will turn off automatically Doing this will erase all unsaved data e By default your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the battery pack is running out of power However depending on the operating conditions the computer may fail to enter Hibernate mode If this occurs and the battery pack is running out of power the computer will be turned off resulting in loss of unsaved data While the computer is running on battery power save data frequently e Before moving your VAIO computer make sure that the computer is off to avoid impact or vibration to the running hard disk drive Hint e By default your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode automatically after a certain period of inactivity e The operations below also place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode Press the 4 Power button with the default setting e The operations below also restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the ag Windows button Plugging or unplugging the AC
303. uilt in camera suspended momentarily LAN e How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer e What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow e What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point e What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet e What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function Wi Fi How can find the physical address MAC address of the built in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer What should do if cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi Fi R Wireless LAN or their playback is interrupted Why is the data transfer speed slow What should do if do not know the SSID or security key for the access point What should do if cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point or the Internet What should do if cannot use the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN function BLUETOOTH What should do if other BLUETOOTH R devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer Why can t use the BLUETOOTH R function when sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account Why is my BLUETOOTH R connection slow What should do if cannot find the BLUETOOTH R device want to communicate wi
304. une ups e Find support information the support website URL and the contact information e Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on VAIO Care starts Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Hint e Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example if Windows does not start e Alternatively open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care To open the Apps screen see Opening the App List About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any operation your VAIO computer automatically turns off Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices such as an optical disc
305. updates VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer 1 Start VAIO Update and follow the on screen instructions See Starting Apps to start VAIO Update To update Windows Store apps Be sure to update the Windows Store app If an update is required a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen 1 Open the Start screen and select the Store tile See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen 2 Select Updates in the upper right of the screen The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use 3 Set a check mark for the apps you want to update then select Install To update the apps later remove the check mark Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use AC adapter Power cord Digitizer stylus Pen hook VGA adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications USB IR Adapter Not supplied with all models Availability depends on your computer s specifications Hint e No Recovery Media is included because your VAIO computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or SSD See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer and ergonomic instructions W
306. urity tab select Set Machine Password or Set User Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Enter the password and press the Enter key To change the password enter the current password and a new password The password can be set up to 32 alphanumeric characters long including spaces and it is case sensitive 5 Press the 4 or 4 key to select Password when Power On press the Enter key and select Enabled 6 Press the Or key to select the Exit tab select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 7 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key e Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it e If you forget the password you cannot boot up your VAIO computer e You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password e If you forget the machine password the password must be reset by authorized Sony service support center The reset fee will be charged Removing the Power on Password If power on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start BIOS setup Enter a password if it has already been set The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the Or mp key to select the Security tab select Set Machine Password or Set Use
307. uter 2 Raise the LCD screen See Raising the LCD Screen 3 Remove the micro SIM card by pushing it out from the base plate b 4 Insert the micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot with its printed circuit facing toward you e Do not touch the printed circuit on the micro SIM card e Be sure to hold your VAIO computer firmly before inserting the micro SIM card e Do not damage the micro SIM card in any way either by bending or exerting pressure on the card Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before connection 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on your VAIO computer lol Do not plug more than one device into the same AC outlet e The shape of the AC adapter varies depending on the model you purchased e Make sure that the power plug is firmly plugged into your VAIO computer Hint e You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector to help prevent damage to your VAIO computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer s screen image displayed on an ext
308. uter e Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition VAIO Care e Using VAIO Update e About the ASSIST Button Power e Notes on Sleep Mode e Selecting a Power Plan e Notes on Using the Power Source e Using Sleep Mode Display e Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically e Displaying Clear and Vivid Images X Reality for mobile installed models e Notes on Using the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models e Enlarging the Text Size DPI Touch screen equipped models How to Use the Touch Screen Touch screen equipped models Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device Notes on the LCD screen Using the Multiple Monitors Function Selecting Display Modes Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image About Built In Sensors Notes on Built In Sensors HDMI Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Peripheral device Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV Changing the Sound Output Device Notes on the LCD screen Using the Multiple Monitors Function Selecting Display Modes Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port CD DVD BD Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Audio Adjusting the Volume in Windows Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device b
309. uter If you require information on the network settings at your workplace ask the network administrator Disabling the Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Function You can disable the Wi Fi function by following these steps 1 Open the charms and select the fe Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 2 Select Hij the network icon 3 Change the Wi Fi setting to Off Hint e To disable all wireless functions turn on Airplane mode e Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information on Airplane mode Starting Wi Fi R Wireless LAN Communications You can establish Wi Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point not supplied Before using Wi Fi make sure a Wi Fi access point is on and operating 1 Connect an access point to your VAIO computer Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support and the manual that came with the access point for more information 2 Open the charms and select the Fel Settings charm See Opening the Charms to open the charms 3 Select the network icon 4 Change the Wi Fi setting to On 5 Select the desired access point and Connect After the connection is established Connected appears in the selected wireless access point field If a security key entry window appears enter the security key as required and select OK See About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN for more information
310. uter from a system image backup if you have created the backup Refer to Windows Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support for more information Any file you have created or changed after you created the system image backup will not be restored You need to back up such a file with VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions See Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows for more information e Use VAIO Hardware Diagnostics to identify problems on your VAIO computer With the app you can check if the computer hardware a CPU a memory module and a built in storage device needs to be replaced To start VAIO Hardware Diagnostics select Tools and VAIO Hardware Diagnostics in VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions e Follow the instructions in Recovering from the Recovery Area to recover your VAIO computer If you have not backed up your data be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions before recovering your VAIO computer See Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows for more information If you have a backup created with the Windows backup feature before your VAIO computer becomes unstable but you have created or changed the file after that back up such a file with VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions Recovering your VAIO computer will delete all the data on the built in storage device What should do if my VAIO c
311. uter into an AC outlet See Connecting a Power Source Hint e The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low ambient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack e Open the desktop and select the battery icon such as j on battery or fff plugged in in the desktop notification area to check the built in battery status of your VAIO computer To open the desktop see Opening the Desktop Notes on Using the Battery Pack Before using the battery pack read the following precautions for correct use About the battery pack e The battery pack built in your VAIO computer is not removable e For safety reasons battery charging may be suspended at higher or lower temperatures e The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery e While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern About battery discharge After battery charge the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even while not in use If it is left unused for an extended period of time the battery power may be depleted It is recommended that you recharge the battery pack before use About battery life Battery life varies depending on usage and settings About battery deterioration and replacement e The battery pack is consumable The capacity gradually declines through repeated cycles of recharging and discharging and de
312. utions 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start troubleshooting recovery Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 3 Select Troubleshoot and VAIO recovery solutions Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions screen appears 4 Select Tools and Rescue Data 5 Follow the on screen instructions Hint e If the display language selection window appears in step 3 select your desired language then OK e Alternatively you can start VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions with Recovery Media See Recovering from Recovery Media for more information e It is recommended that you select an external hard disk drive as a location to save rescued files if you select Custom rescue Notes on using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions e Handle rescued files with care to protect from unauthorized access e Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions to back up and restore your data However rescued files which are not encrypted on the built in storage device can be easily accessed by unauthorized users using Recovery Media and this app Therefore after using the app be sure to set the power on or hard disk password enable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature and keep the
313. ve connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to the computer See Connecting an External Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied plug it into a power source 1 Create Recovery Media if you have not yet created it See Creating Recovery Media for more information on how to create Recovery Media 2 Insert the Recovery Media into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive not supplied to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode 3 Turn off your VAIO computer 4 Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start from media USB device optical disc Follow the on screen instructions until the VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions screen appears 5 Select Tools and Remove recovery partition 6 Follow the on screen instructions About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer While the computer is on the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care While the computer is off the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen VAIO Care Rescue Mode VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start Note e If the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen is display
314. vice driver supplied with the USB device may be required when connecting Refer to the manual that came with the device for more information 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 not supplied into the USB port Y j A m Geo e You may need to install the driver supplied with your USB device before use Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information In order to print documents be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of Windows e Before disconnecting USB speakers from your VAIO computer stop DVD or music playback or turn off the computer If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback it may cause a malfunction For information on how to remove a USB device refer to the manual that came with the device To protect your VAIO computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving your VAIO computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put your VAIO computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected Hint e The USB ports on your VAIO computer are compliant with the USB 2 0 standard and or USB 3 0 standard USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3 0 standard are identifiable by their blue color e In addition to the USB 2 0 standard transfer modes the USB 3 0 standard specifies the following transfer mode SuperSpeed Transfer rate of 5 Gbps Ch
315. work if you connect it to the headset compatible headphone jack Q e The remote of your headset does not work with your VAIO computer Hint e Refer to the manual that came with your speakers headphones or headset Connecting a High Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your VAIO computer and a TV using an HDMI connection 1 Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 2 Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output See Changing the Sound Output Device for more information 3 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 4 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 5 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on your VAIO computer Hint e You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer See Changing the Resolution Size of the Screen Image on an HDMI Connected Device for more information e With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your VAIO computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices Changing the Sound Output Devic
316. ws Help and Support e We will not restore or compensate for any lost or damaged data under any circumstances including failure of your VAIO computer e Create Recovery Media soon after purchasing your VAIO computer In the event that you cannot make a backup copy of your data with the Windows feature due to computer malfunctions you can use the backup tool included in the Recovery Media to back up your data For information on how to create the Recovery Media see Creating Recovery Media Hint e If your VAIO computer is equipped with no disc drive you need to connect an external device such as an external hard disk drive or DVD drive to the computer before backup or you need to resize the partition of your C drive and create another partition before backup See Creating Partitions for more information About Backup The backup process creates a backup copy of your data stored on the built in storage device and saves it to another location Due to unexpected events or computer viruses you might lose various data stored on your built in storage device To restore the lost data its backup copy is needed It is strongly recommended that you back up your data regularly If you can start Windows back up and restore your data with the Windows feature To use the feature open Control Panel and select System and Security and File History Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool You can use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore fil
317. your own or the data you have created since purchase cannot be restored In addition you cannot restore only Windows Certain preinstalled apps include options that allow the apps to uninstall or install themselves However the apps may not work properly on your VAIO computer if such options are used Installing apps to modify partition sizes may disable recovery or Recovery Media creation To avoid this create the Recovery Media immediately after your VAIO computer is ready for use See Creating Recovery Media for more information Refreshing Your VAIO Computer If your VAIO computer has become unstable it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows Refresh the computer by following these steps Note e The 64 GB or 128 GB SSD equipped models do not support the refresh function If you want to check the capacity of the SSD press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off to display the VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen and select Start BIOS setup 1 Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears 2 Select Start troubleshooting recovery Follow the on screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears 3 Select Troubleshoot and Refresh your PC Most user data saved on your built in storage device some Windows settings and all apps downloaded from Windows Store will be retained even after you refresh your VAIO computer However some
318. z band can be used IEEE 802 11lac draft Frequency band 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n ac draft standard About the Network LAN The network LAN enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and other devices You can connect your VAIO computer to a network through a wireless connection For information on peripheral devices required for LAN access ask your Internet Service Provider ISP or refer to the manual that came with the device you use For information on how to connect your VAIO computer to the network refer to your ISP s instructions or the manual that came with the device to which you connect the computer If you require information on the network settings at your workplace ask the network administrator About a Security Key for Wi Fi R Wireless LAN A security key is a security protocol for Wi Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi Fi It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key The security key allows wireless devices that have the same key such as a Wi Fi access point and a computer to communicate with each other on Wi Fi The security key is assigned to each access point by default Make sure the default security key has been changed to protect data from unauthorized use If you cannot find the default security key refer to the manual that came with your access point If you enter

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