VAIO FE15 15.6 Inch Laptop User Guide

VAIO FE15 15.6 Inch Laptop

Personal Computer VAIO® FE14/ FE15

Startup Guide

Supplied User’s Manuals
Congratulations on purchasing your VAIO computer!
Your VAIO computer comes with the following user’s manuals:

Startup Guide (this user’s manual)
Please read this user’s manual first. You can find basic information, including connecting accessories to your VAIO computer, setting up Windows, and connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Safety Guide/Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide
Please be sure to read this user’s manual.You can find information that helps you use your VAID computer safely, including troubleshooting FAQs as well as instructions on recovering your VAIO computer and creating recovery media.

NOTE:

• Features and apps mentioned in these user’s manuals may not be available or preinstalled, depending on the model of your VAIO computer.
• With the latest Windows updates applied to your VAID computer, the operation procedures described in the user’s manuals may vary from the actual ones.
• The visual contents, such as illustrations, photos, and screenshots, used in the manuals may look different from what you actually see on your VAIO computer.

VAIO Support Website
You can find the latest VAIO support information. When you need any help for using your VAlO computer, visit our VAlO support website first.
https://www.usa.vaio.com

Supplied ltems

• Keep the shipping box of your VAIO computer until you make sure that you have all the supplied items. If you find anything missing or damaged. contact our Support experts via the website or your dealer before you dispose of the box.
• The supplied accessories were tested and found functional solely with your VAID computer.

CAUTION Hot surface
To avoid burn, do not use the computer on your lap for a long time.

Locating Parts and Controls

1. Dual microphones
2. Camera LED Indicator
3. Camera
4. Camera Shutter
5. Touch Pad
6. Fingerprint Scanner
7. Left/Right button
8. LCD screen/Touch screen
9. Stereo speakers
10. Power button
11. Keyboard

Setting Ug

Connect to a Power Outlet
Plug the AC adapter to the AC charging port on the VAIO computer and connect the AC adapter and a power outlet with the supplied power cord.

Even when you do not intend to use your VAIO computer for an extended period of time, connect it to a power outlet at least every three months and charge the battery to around 50% of capacity. If the computer is kept unplugged from a power outlet for an extended period of time, the battery voltage will drop due to self-discharge to trigger the safety function and the battery may become unavailable for use. The time period before the safety function is triggered varies depending on the ambient temperature.

Turn On YourVAIO Computer
Lift the LCD screen lid and press the<!.) power button on the computer.

NOTE

• When lifting the LCD screen lid, do not grasp the area around the camera as it will cause malfunctions.
• Do not turn off your VAIO computer before the Windows Setup window appears.

Set Up Windows (Initial Setup)
Follow the instructions displayed on the Windows Setup window to make initial settings.

NOTE
Please refer to Windows Help or Microsoft’s website for more details.

Tips
Connect to the Internet
With your VAIO computer, you can connect to the Internet either via a Wi-Fi {wireless LAN) or wired LAN network. Before connecting to the Internet, you need to select a connection service, make a contract with an Internet service provider accordingly, and make the Internet connection settings on the computer. For detailed information on the Internet connection settings and required network devices, refer to the manual from your service provider and the manual that came with your device. Establishing a successful connection to the Internet completes Windows license authentication.

Connecting via a Wi-Fi ne twork

1. Select (start), (Settings), Network & Internet, and Wi-Fi, and then set Wi-Fi to On.
2. Select Show available networks.
3. Select the desired Wi-Fi access point, and then select Connect.

Connecting via a Wired LAN ne twork

1. Plug one end of a LAN cable {not supplied)
   to theJ.Ethernet port on your VAIO computer and the other to your modem/router.

Get Ready to Use Your VAIO Computer
Running Windows Update

1. SelectD(start), (Settings) , and Windows Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions to update the Windows.

Updating VAIO or iginal software
To update VAIO original software, visit our VAID support website at the following URL, download update programs, and then install them on your VAIO computer. https://www.usa.vaio.com/

Creating your own recovery media
Your VAID computer does not come with any recovery media. Be sure to create your own recovery media with a USB flash drive before you first use the computer following your purchase. For more information, refer to the

Safety Guide/ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide

NOTE
Always be sure to use the AC adapter to connect your VAIO computer to a power outlet before doing a recovery.
Turning off or placing yourVAIO computer into Sleep mode
Upon completion of the Windows setup, select D (start), (Power} , and then Shut down or Sleep.

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

You can use the fingerprint sensor to access the Windows Hello functions.
The Windows Hello functions include signing in with fingerprint authentication instead of password, to the Windows user account for which you have enrolled your fingerprint .
For more information about the functions and setup of Windows Hello, refer to the Windows
Hello help.
Enrolling your fingerprint Follow these steps to set up Windows Hello and enroll your fingerprint.

1. Select (start), (Settings), and Accounts.
2. Select Sign-in options and set your password. If you have already set your password, proceed to step 3.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for each fingerprint authentication to enroll your fingerprint. If you have not set a PIN, set it at the end of the procedure.

Note

• The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete verification of personal identity, nor do they guarantee absolute protection of your data and hardware. VPU Company assumes no liabilities arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor .
• The fingerprint recognition rate varies depending on your use of the fingerprint sensor . They are not consistent among individuals as well.
• Keep the fingerprint sensor clean to prevent failures or malfunctions.
• Please be aware that your enrolled data for fingerprint authentication and face recognition may be erased in the course of repair work to your VAID computer.
• When you enroll fingerprints, be sure to enroll more than one finger, in case of injuries.
• Depending on the state of your fingerprint or your use of the fingerprint sensor, enrollment or authentication of the fingerprint may fail. When fingerprint authentication fails, try the following:
  • Use another finger.
  • Clean the finger.
  • Delete the fingerprint already enrolled, and then enroll it once again.
• During a dry season, such as winter, be sure to touch a metal object to discharge static electricity from your body before scanning your fingerprint. Static electricity may cause malfunctions of the fingerprint sensor.

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