Sony VPCX131KX Quick Start Manual

VPCX1 Series
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Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
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Let's get started
1
Check
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack 
 The battery pack supplied with your computer is
installed on your computer at the time of delivery.
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.

What to do next

Update your computer
Keep your computer updated by
downloading updates from
Windows Update and VAIO Update for
enhancing your computer's efficiency,
security, and functionality.
Click Start , All Programs,
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
2 3
Connect

Power on

AC adapter
1
Before using your computer for the first time, Lift the LCD screen lid.
connect the computer to a power source
2
Press the power button until the power
with the AC adapter. Otherwise, your
indicator light turns on.
computer does not turn on.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
adapter cable into your computer.
Attention
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
first startup. No action is required until the
Be sure to charge the battery pack when using the
setup window appears.
computer for the first time because the battery pack is
not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Start the SmartWi™
Prepare for a recovery
Connection Utility
You can restore the computer from the
Use the SmartWi™ Connection Utility
Recovery Media (not supplied) or the
manage wireless connections.
recovery area in case of a system failure.
 Available on selected models only.
For details, refer to
Click Start , All Programs, and
VAIO General User Guide or
SmartWi Connection Utility.
VAIO Care Rescue User Guide under
See the help file included with the
Use my VAIO in Help and Support.
SmartWi Connection Utility for more information.
To create Recovery Media, connect an external optical
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer
disc drive (not supplied) to the computer and to an AC
before using the wireless function.
power source.
4
Locate
VAIO Manual
Your VAIO computer comes with the
following documentation.
On-screen manuals:
1
Click Start and Help and Support.
2
Click Use my VAIO.
3
Select your desired manual.
Printed manuals:
Quick Start Guide (this sheet)
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Safety Information
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Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
 to
LCD Handling Ventilation
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of your computer or Place your computer on hard surfaces, such as a desk or
exerting pressure on its lid when closed. table. Proper air circulation around vents is important to
reduce heat.
HDD Care
AC Adapter
If your computer is equipped with a built-in hard disk
drive, avoid moving your computer while it is turned on Do not put stress on the AC adapter cable connected to
or in the process of powering on or shutting down. your computer.
Liquid Damage
With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or
Prevent liquids from coming into contact with your solve troubles on your computer.
computer. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and
VAIO Care.