Sony SVE14A35CXH Quick Start Manual

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Quick
Start
Guide
Please read this manual and
Safety Regulations carefully
before using the product.
Keep them in a safe place.
Personal Computer
Printed in China
E Series SVE14A
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Initial Setup
1 2
Check supplied items Install battery pack
 AC adapter
 Power cord
 Battery pack
 BLUETOOTH® laser mouse (supplied with
AA batteries) 1 2
 Keyboard skin 1
1 Not supplied with all models. Availability
depends on your computer's specifications.
2 Refer to the BLUETOOTH mouse manual for
Unlock the battery's LOCK switch before
detailed information on how to set up the
installing the battery, and then lock the
mouse.
switch after installing.
Features and specifications may vary and are
subject to change without notice.
5 6
Connect to the Locate User Guide
Internet
An introduction of the User Guide is
Connect to the Internet to automatically
available on your computer. Update to the
activate Windows.
complete guide online by following the
 Wired connection
steps below.
Connect your computer and router with a
1
Open the charms by pointing to the top
LAN cable.
right corner of the screen, then move the
Wi-Fi® (Wireless LAN) connection

pointer down and click the
charm.
1
Open the charms by pointing to the top
2
right corner of the screen, then move the Click Apps and enter "VAIO Manual" in the
search box.
pointer down and click the Settings
charm.
3
Click VAIO Manual in the Apps list.
2
Click (the network icon).
3
Select the desired network (SSID) and click
Connect.
For details on the security key and other
settings, refer to the manual of the network
device or the information from your Internet
service provider.
3 4
Connect AC adapter
With the battery pack installed on your
computer, plug the power cord and the AC
Press and hold down the power button until
adapter into an AC outlet and the computer.
the power indicator light turns on.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your
The startup process will take a few minutes.
computer when using it for the first few times
No action is required until the setup window
to ensure the battery becomes fully charged.
appears.
7 8
Complete important
tasks
Perform Windows Update and Sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account

VAIO Update so that you can use and download apps
from Windows Store.
Click the Search charm and

Settings, then search Windows Update. 1
Open the charms by pointing to the top
 Click the Search charm and Apps, right corner of the screen, then move the
then search VAIO Update. pointer down and click the
Search charm.
Create your Recovery Media

2
Click Change PC settings, Users, and
Press the ASSIST button to start
Switch to a Microsoft account.
VAIO Care, then click Advanced Tools.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovery Media are not supplied with
your computer. Refer to the supplied
When app updates are available, a number
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting
appears on the Store tile on the Start
Guide before creating the Recovery
screen. Click the tile to start Store and
Media.
update Windows Store apps.
Register your computer

Press the ASSIST button to start VAIO
Care, then click About your VAIO.
Parts and Controls
Turn on your
A
VAIO® computer
A
Built-in microphone 1
Built-in camera / indicator
LCD screen / touch screen 2
B
B
DC IN port
Monitor port
HDMI output port
LAN port
USB port x 2 (Compliant
with the USB 3.0 standard,
D
the port with the mark
supports USB charging.)
Air exhaust vent
ASSIST button
C
WEB button
Optical disc drive
VAIO button
USB port x 2 (Compliant
with the USB 2.0 standard.)
Built-in speakers
Headphones jack Built-in microphone
Microphone jack
Sign in with
Security slot
Ambient light sensor
Microsoft account
1 The location of the built-in microphone depends on the model.
2 On selected models only.
Care and Handling Tips
Computer Handling
Settings
Do not exert pressure on your computer,
especially the LCD/touch screen or the AC
adapter cable.
HDD Care
If your computer is equipped with a built-in
hard disk drive, avoid moving the computer
when it is turned on, is in the process of
powering on, or is shutting down.
Ventilation
Place your computer on hard surfaces such
as a desk or table. Proper air circulation
around vents is important to prevent
overheating.
E
Power indicator
Charge indicator
Disc drive indicator
D
Media access indicator
WIRELESS indicator
6130_ 6130_
C
"Memory Stick Duo" /
SD memory card
combined slot
Touch pad
E Press the bottom left of
the touch pad to click.
Starts VAIO Care while your computer is on -
easily tune-up and self support the computer.
Launches the web browser - starts Windows,
then the web browser when your computer is off.
Executes the assigned task - pressing and holding
down the button enables you to change the task.
1
Power button
Drive eject button
Liquid Damage
Protect your computer from contact with
liquids.
Support websites
http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO/ (USA)
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://fr.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: French)
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO/
(Latin American area)
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil)