Quick
Start
Guide
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Initial Setup
1
Check supplied items
2
Connect AC adapter
3
Turn on your
VAIO® computer
Computer Handling
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.
Liquid Damage
Protect your computer from contact with
liquids.
4
Connect to the
Internet
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AC adapter
Power cord
Wireless keyboard
1
Wireless mouse
1
Wireless receiver (for keyboard/mouse)
Remote commander
2
3
AA batteries (2) or (4
3
)
1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery
before use.
2 Insert the supplied AA manganese
batteries before use.
3 Not supplied with all models. Availability
depends on your computer’s specifications.
Features and specifications may vary and are
subject to change without notice.
6
Locate User Guide
7
Sign in with Microsoft
account
Parts and Controls
Adjust the angle of the screen to locate the
DC IN port behind the foot stand. Route the
AC adapter cable through the hole in the
foot stand and plug it into the DC IN port.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter,
then plug it into an AC outlet.
Press and hold down the PC power button
until the PC power indicator light turns on.
The startup process will take a few minutes.
No action is required until the setup window
appears.
Connect to the Internet to automatically
activate Windows.
Wired connection
Connect your computer and router with a
LAN cable.
Wi-Fi
(Wireless LAN) connection
1
Open the charms by pointing to the top
right corner of the screen, then move the
pointer down and click the
Settings
charm.
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.
To download and use apps from Windows
Store, you need to use a Microsoft account
instead of a local account. You can create a
Microsoft account by following the steps
below.
1
Open the charms by pointing to the top
right corner of the screen, then move the
pointer down and click the
Settings
charm.
2
Click
Change
PC settings
,
Users
, and
Switch to a Microsoft account
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When app updates are available, a number
appears on the
Store
tile on the
Start
screen. Click the tile to start
Store
and
update Windows Store apps.
An introductory version of the
User Guide
is
available on your computer. To update to the
complete version, connect to the Internet
and follow the steps below.
1
Open the charms by pointing to the top right
corner of the screen, then move the pointer
down and click the
Search
charm.
2
Click
Apps
, enter “VAIO Manual” in the
search box, and then click the icon.
The
User Guide
appears.
3
Close the
User Guide
, and after a while,
open again by following the same steps.
The complete version will be available.
Be sure to use
VAIO Update
before updating.
You can see the
User Guide
on
your smartphone.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/vaio/
svl2414/us/
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Personal Computer
L Series SVL241
Please read this manual and
Safety Regulations
carefully
before using the product.
Keep them in a safe place.
5
Complete important
tasks
Perform Windows Update and VAIO
Update
Click the
Search
charm and
Settings
,
then search
Windows Update
.
Click the
Search
charm and
Apps
,
then search
VAIO Update
.
Create your Recovery Media
Press the
ASSIST
button to start
VAIO
Care
, then click
Advanced Tools
.
Recovery Media are not supplied with your
computer. Refer to the supplied
Recovery,
Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
before creating the Recovery Media.
Register your computer
Press the
ASSIST
button to start
VAIO
Care
, then click
About your VAIO
.
Other Tips
A
LCD screen / touch screen
B
Built-in camera / indicator
Picture off indicator
Timer indicator
WIRELESS
indicator
Disc drive indicator
MONITOR
indicator
PC power indicator
I
HDMI OUTPUT
port
HDMI INPUT
port
VIDEO INPUT
jacks
LAN port
DC IN port
MONITOR ONLY
LAN port
CABLE/ANT
(
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
) port
MONITOR ONLY
USB port
USB port × 3 (Compliant with
the USB 2.0 standard, the port
with the mark supports USB
charging.)
J
Memory module compartment
cover
D
Built-in microphone
Subwoofer
Built-in speakers
(Bottom)
C
Remote sensor
E
Air vent
H
Optical disc drive
Drive eject button
Support website
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)
ˈ
On selected models only.
K
Media Access indicator
“Memory Stick Duo”/
SD
memory card combined slot
USB port × 3 (Compliant with
the USB 3.0 standard.)
i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
ASSIST
button: Starts
VAIO
Care
while your computer is on
- easily tune-up and self
support the computer.
F
WEB
button
: Launches the web browser - starts Windows, then the web
browser when your computer is off.
TV
button
: Turns on the TV, without starting Windows.
MONITOR
power button: Switches the LCD screen ON or OFF.
PC power button
G
MONITOR operation buttons: Open menus to change picture settings, etc.
–
HOME
button
–
OPTION
button
– / buttons /
VOL
(Volume) buttons
– /
buttons /
CH
(Channel) buttons
–
INPUT/OK
button
–
RETURN
button
