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
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You will need to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet before updating to the complete version of the User Guide. See Connecting to the Internet [Details] for more information on connecting the computer to the Internet.
To get the complete version of the User Guide
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Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet.
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Close this window, and then click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Manual again.
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A window prompting you to update the manual appears. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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It may take some time to complete the update.
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If the window prompting you to update the User Guide does not appear, make sure your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet and repeat the above steps. If the update window still does not appear, launch VAIO Update so you can find and download the User Guide manually. See Updating Your VAIO Computer [Details] for more information on VAIO 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
To use the network (LAN)
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The connection, setting method, or required devices may vary depending on your network environment.
To use the wireless LAN network (Wi-Fi)
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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See the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.
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Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off launches VAIO Care Rescue. 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.
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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.