Sony VPCEB31FX Quick Start Manual

VPCE Series
VAIO Support Homepage
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http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil)
Features and specifications may vary and are subject to change without notice.
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Let's get started
1
C heck
supplied items
AC adapter
Power cord
Battery pack
The illustrations in this document may appear
different from your model.
What to do next
Create your
Update your computer
Recovery Media
Keep your computer updated by Create your own Recovery Media
downloading updates from immediately, so that you can restore your
Windows Update and VAIO Update for
computer to factory-installed settings in
enhancing your computer's efficiency, case of a system failure.
security, and functionality.
For details, refer to the supplied Recovery,
Click Start , All Programs, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide.
Windows Update or VAIO Update.
Recovery Media are not provided with your computer.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download the updates.
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I nstall C onnect
battery pack AC adapter
1
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
unlock position. then into an AC outlet. Then plug the AC
2 adapter cable into your computer.
Slide the battery pack diagonally into the
battery compartment and push down.
3
Slide the battery LOCK switch to the LOCK
position.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer
when using it for the first few times to ensure the
battery becomes fully charged.
Start wireless communications
Use the wireless connection utility installed on your computer to manage wireless
communications.
Turn on the WIRELESS switch on your computer before using the wireless function.
The following wireless connection utilities may not be installed on the model you purchased.
On models with VAIO Smart Network
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Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.
On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility
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Click Start , All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.
See the help file included with your wireless connection utility for more information.
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L ocate
P ower on
VAIO Manual
1
Lift the LCD screen lid. Your VAIO computer comes with the
following documentation.
2
Press the power button until the power
indicator light turns on.
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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Recovery, Backup and
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Troubleshooting Guide
Safety Information
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Attention
Help and Support is easy to access, and provides
important documents and helpful support
resources such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs.
Your computer takes a few minutes for the
first startup. No action is required until the
setup window appears.
Care & Handling Tips
To protect your investment and maximize its lifespan,
we encourage you to follow these guidelines.
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. Turn on your computer, and then press the
button to launch the software.