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Find support information (the support website URL and the contact information).

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

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.

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

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.

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Contents Windows 8 The Basics Help and Support WindowsMenu StoreVaio computer SetupBattery Parts DescriptionSupplied items Network / InternetKeyboard Connections Wi-FiWireless WAN Audio Peripheral deviceOptical digital output HeadphonesSpeakers Location information BluetoothSettings Hdmi Touch pad RecoveryMicrophone ButtonMemory module Service and supportCamera Pen Touch panelSensor SecurityBackup Backup / RecoveryRefresh SecurityBuilt-in storage device PartitionOther Operations Using the Touch Pad NFC/One-touch functions Memory cardNotifications Product registration Care and maintenanceRead this first Important noticeHardware Hdmi LAN Bluetooth Computer SoftwareApps Backup / Recovery Select Connect to a Microsoft account Peripheral DevicesPrinter Microsoft account When you do not use your Vaio computer for a whileLocal account Select Power and Sleep, Shut down, or Restart Select Power and Shut downSelect Power and Restart. Your Vaio computer will restart To return to Normal mode To activate Sleep modeMouse/Touch pad operation OverviewTo open the Start screen Touch operation Touch screen equipped modelsSwipe up on the Start screen Hint Windows Store Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Touch operation Touch screen equipped models Keyboard operation Point to the upper-left corner , then move downward Swipe up from the bottom edge Select Help and Support Select Help+Tips Press the Windows key Select Control Panel Swipe in from the right edge To activate Sleep mode Press the Power button with the default setting Select Help and Support Select Help+Tips USB port Connecting a USB Device Air intake vents Windows button Keyboard To fold the LCD screen Where not to place your Vaio computer Where to place your Vaio computerLighting Ergonomic considerationsFurniture and posture Viewing angle of the computer screenHint When you do not use your Vaio computer for a while About the battery pack When the battery pack is running out of power About battery dischargeAbout battery life About battery deterioration and replacementTo fold the LCD screen Hint Start Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security. For McAfee To start the antivirus app, see Starting Apps Start Windows DefenderTo disconnect from the Internet Page Ieee 802.11ac draft Frequency band5 GHz Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHzIeee 802.11b/g Frequency band2.4 GHz Ieee 802.11n Frequency band2.4 GHz/5 GHzTo disable all wireless functions, turn on Airplane mode Connect an access point to your Vaio computer To check Wi-Fi connection statusPage Hint Page Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHz Page Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHz Ieee 802.11b/g Frequency band2.4 GHz To check Wi-Fi connection status Hint Hint To disconnect from the Internet Hint Page Hint Page Hint Hint Hint Hint To change the sound rate and bit depth Hint Hint Hint Remote of your headset does not work with your Vaio computer To change the sound rate and bit depth Hint To disconnect from the Internet Hint Page Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHz To check Wi-Fi connection status Hint Hint Page Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHz Page Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions Ieee 802.11a Frequency band5 GHz To check Wi-Fi connection status Page Page Page Hint Following transfer mode Hint To disconnect from the Internet Hint Page Vaio Update Windows UpdateTo update Windows Store apps You can also start Vaio Update from Vaio Care Desktop Select Hardware and Sound and Power Options Information on the power plan settings Press the Power button with the default setting To click tap Basic operationsAdvanced operations To select by swiping Connecting a TV with an Hdmi Input Port for more information Hint Hint App operation using the built-in gyro sensor Screen rotation using the built-in accelerometerNavigation assistance using the built-in digital compass Page Page Hint To change the sound rate and bit depth Page Hint Hint Hint To turn off the volume using the Fn key To adjust the volume using the Fn keyOpen Control Panel Computer to adjust the volume Hint Hint To back or forward without moving the pointer To clickTo double-click To right-clickTo open the charms To switch appsStarting Apps Bottom FrontPress the Assist button while your Vaio computer is off Vaio Care Rescue Mode screen appears Select Start Bios setup Select Connect to a Microsoft account Select Add or Change under Password Saving mode to Normal modePage Select Start Bios setup Select Start Bios setup Windows Update You can also start Vaio Update from Vaio Care Desktop Basic operations To right-click touch and hold Screen rotation using the built-in accelerometer Navigation assistance using the built-in digital compass Windows Update Vaio Update State including data you are working on Enable the Action When Pen Pulled Out setting Substitute for password entry to sign in to WindowsQuick website access with the web log-in function Hint Hint Page Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE When do I have to perform recovery or refresh?What is a recovery area? Vaio Care Rescue Mode Vaio recovery solutionsWhy do I have to create Recovery Media? Hint Important notes on recovery Select Troubleshoot and Refresh your PC Settings retained after you refresh your Vaio computerSelect Start troubleshooting recovery Data erased after you refresh your Vaio computerSelect Start recovery wizard Select Troubleshoot and Vaio recovery solutionsSelect Start recovery wizard Start from media USB device/optical disc Select Tools and Remove recovery partitionSelect Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and System Restore Select Tools and Rescue Data Backing up system images Backing up filesHint Right-clickUnallocated and select New Simple Volume Follow the on-screen instructions Select Tools and Remove recovery partition When do I have to perform recovery or refresh? What is a recovery area? Settings retained after you refresh your Vaio computer You can also start Vaio Update from Vaio Care Desktop For Trend Micro Hint Follows in the FastAccess settings window Select Start Bios setup Select Start Bios setup Substitute for password entry to sign in to Windows Hint Hint When you do not use your Vaio computer for a while Blinks fast in orange Lit in orangeBlinks in orange Press the Power button with the default setting Lit in orange Blinks in orange Basic operations To rotate an image such as a photo rotate Fn + / F5/F6 Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + / F3/F4Fn + Home Home Fn + Pg Up Page UpFn + End End Fn + Pg Dn Page DownTo drag To switch apps Care and cleaning of the built-in camera Select Start Bios setup Following transfer mode About MagicGate Hint Open This PC Select Restore device defaultsPage Locate the SD memory card slot Hint Right-clickUnallocated and select New Simple Volume Follow the on-screen instructions Basic operations Advanced operations Right-clickUnallocated and select New Simple Volume Hint Select Help and Support When you do not use your Vaio computer for a while To activate Sleep mode Starting Help+Tips To right-click press and hold down To move the pointer on the screenTo erase text To drag move an itemHint Page Hint Hint Illustrations About your Vaio computer’s configurationFeatures Supplied manualsOther references Printed documentationWindows Update Where to place your Vaio computer Ergonomic considerations When cleaning your LCD screen When cleaning your Vaio computerPage Computer To avoid damaging your built-in storage device Power sourceHeadphones Sony online support website Sony Community Store Service & Support available in USA onlyOther websites Sony products Operating system online support websiteSony online support website Windows Update Vaio Update If the problem persists, reset the battery pack Page Page Page Page Page Page Functions with the Fn Key for more information Page Touch pad is disabled Shortcut key with the Fn key is used CPU load increases Page Page Page Page To open Control Panel, see Opening Control Panel Page Page Make sure Airplane mode is Off on the PC settings screen Hint Page Page Page Select Open Settings to open the settings window Make sure Airplane mode is Off on the PC settings screen Try the suggestions below Rescue Mode Vaio recovery solutions Recovering from the Recovery Area Page Check if the USB device is on and using its own power supply

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