How to Use
Setup
VAIO computer
- Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
- Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
- Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Power
- Removing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Turning On Your VAIO Computer
- Installing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
- Connecting a Power Source
Battery
- Removing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
- Notes on Using the Battery Pack
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Installing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
Memory module
- Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
- Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
Network / Internet
Internet
- Before Using the Wireless LAN
- Starting Wireless LAN Communications
- Using the Antivirus Software for Your VAIO Computer
- Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
- Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Network (LAN)
- About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN
LAN
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Network (LAN)
Wireless LAN
- Before Using the Wireless LAN
- Starting Wireless LAN Communications
- Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
- Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN
Connections
Power
- Removing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
- Installing the Battery Pack (SVF143/SVF153)
- Connecting a Power Source
Battery
Display
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
HDMI
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
Peripheral device
- Connecting an External Microphone (Microphone jack equipped models)
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
CD/DVD/BD
Audio
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (Headphone jack equipped models)
- Connecting an External Microphone (Microphone jack equipped models)
- Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset (Headset compatible headphone jack equipped models)
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
Speakers
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (Headphone jack equipped models)
- Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset (Headset compatible headphone jack equipped models)
Headphones
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (Headphone jack equipped models)
- Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset (Headset compatible headphone jack equipped models)
Microphone
Optical digital output
Internet
- Before Using the Wireless LAN
- Starting Wireless LAN Communications
- Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
- Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Network (LAN)
- About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN
LAN
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Network (LAN)
Wireless LAN
- Before Using the Wireless LAN
- Starting Wireless LAN Communications
- Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
- Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wireless LAN Standards
- About a Security Key for a Wireless LAN
BLUETOOTH
- About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function (BLUETOOTH equipped models)
- Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function (BLUETOOTH equipped models)
- About BLUETOOTH(R) Security (BLUETOOTH equipped models)
- Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse (BLUETOOTH equipped models)
- Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications (BLUETOOTH equipped models)
USB
Settings
VAIO computer
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Restricting the Use of Built-in Devices (SVP112/SVP132)
- About the ASSIST Button
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Using VAIO Update
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Viewing the System Information
Power
- Selecting a Power Plan
- Using Sleep Mode
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Using Hibernate Mode
Display
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
- Changing the LCD Brightness
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically (SVP112/SVP132)
HDMI
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
Peripheral device
- Selecting Display Modes
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
CD/DVD/BD
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Restricting the Use of Built-in Devices (SVP112/SVP132)
Audio
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Adjusting the Microphone Volume
Speakers
Microphone
Optical digital output
Button
Recovery
Keyboard
Touch pad
- Using the Touch Pad
- Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Multi-Touch Function
Internet
Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Memory module
BIOS
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Removing the Power-on Password
- About the ASSIST Button
Memory card
Service and support
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Using VAIO Update
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
TPM
- Notes on Using the TPM (TPM security chip equipped models)
- Encrypting Your Data with the TPM (BitLocker) (TPM security chip equipped models) (BitLocker supported models)
Encryption
- Notes on Using the TPM (TPM security chip equipped models)
- Encrypting Your Data with the TPM (BitLocker) (TPM security chip equipped models) (BitLocker supported models)
Security
Playback
CD/DVD/BD
- Inserting a Disc (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- About Region Codes (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Supported Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Removing a Disc (Optical disc drive equipped models)
Backup / Recovery
VAIO computer
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- About the ASSIST Button
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
CD/DVD/BD
Button
Recovery
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Notes on Recovery
- About Recovery
- Creating Recovery Media
- Recovering from Recovery Media
- Removing Recovery Contents to Free up Disk Space
- About the ASSIST Button
- Recovering from the Recovery Area
BIOS
Backup
- About Types of Backup
- About Backup
- Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
- Creating a Restore Point
- Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
- Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
Service and support
Built-in storage device
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Creating Partitions in Windows
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Removing Recovery Contents to Free up Disk Space
- Creating Partitions during Recovery
Partition
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Creating Partitions in Windows
- Creating Partitions during Recovery
Security
VAIO computer
Internet
Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
BIOS
Service and support
TPM
- Notes on Using the TPM (TPM security chip equipped models)
- Encrypting Your Data with the TPM (BitLocker) (TPM security chip equipped models) (BitLocker supported models)
Encryption
- Notes on Using the TPM (TPM security chip equipped models)
- Encrypting Your Data with the TPM (BitLocker) (TPM security chip equipped models) (BitLocker supported models)
Other Operations
VAIO computer
- Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
- Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
Power
- About Power Saving Mode
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Using Sleep Mode
- Using Hibernate Mode
- Notes on an Extended Battery Pack (Extended battery pack supported models)
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Turning On Your VAIO Computer
Battery
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Notes on an Extended Battery Pack (Extended battery pack supported models)
- Extending the Battery Life
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
CD/DVD/BD
- Inserting a Disc (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Removing a Disc (Optical disc drive equipped models)
Keyboard
Touch pad
Camera
Memory module
- Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
- Adding and Removing Memory Modules (SVF143/SVF153)
USB
Memory card
Built-in storage device
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Creating Partitions in Windows
- Creating Partitions during Recovery
Partition
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Creating Partitions in Windows
- Creating Partitions during Recovery
Notifications
Read this first
VAIO computer
CD/DVD/BD
- Handling Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- About Region Codes (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Supported Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Notes on Using Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
Care and maintenance
Important notice
- Safety Information
- Handling the Built-in Storage Device
- About the Software License
- About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program
- Trademarks
Service and support
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- About Online Support Websites
- Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer