Welcome
Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version
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Parts description
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Feature and operating instructions
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Precautions
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Troubleshooting information
To update the User Guide to the complete version
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Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet. [Details]
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Exit this User Guide - Introduction Version.
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Start VAIO Update. [Details]
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It may take some time to complete the update.
To view help files for Windows OS and software operations
Connecting to the Internet
Before connecting to the Internet
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Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
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Cable modem
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Satellite
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Dial-up
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Internet
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Modem
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Router/access point
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LAN cable (not supplied) or wireless LAN
To use the wireless LAN network (Wi-Fi)
To use the network (LAN) (LAN port equipped models)
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The connection, setting method, or required devices may vary depending on your network environment.
To start wireless LAN communications with VAIO Easy Connect
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Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Easy Connect, and Easy Internet Connection Setup.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to setup wireless LAN communications.
Updating Your VAIO Computer
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Your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.
To use Windows Update
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Click (Start), All Programs, and Windows Update.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
To use VAIO Update
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Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Update.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
To update antivirus software
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Click (Start), All Programs, and select the antivirus software.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updates.
Solving Problems on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care
To launch VAIO Care
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Alternatively, click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Care to launch VAIO Care.
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Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.
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Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen. VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, when Windows does not start.
Finding Support Information
Trademarks
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SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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VAIO, the VAIO logo, and other Sony product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates.
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Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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All other names of system, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners.
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In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified.