VAIO FE14 Portable Laptop User Guide

VAIO FE14 Portable Laptop

Supplied User’s Manuals

Congratulations on purchasing your VAIO computer! Your VAID 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 VAID computer, setting up Windows, and connecting your VAID 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.

Notes

•  Features and apps mentioned in these user manuals may not be available or preinstalled, depending on the model of your VAIO computer.
•  With the latest Windows updates applied to your VAIO 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 Items

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

Locating Parts and Controls

• AC adapter
• Startup Guide
• Warranty Book
• Safety Guide/Recovery and
• Troubleshooting Guide

Notes

• 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.

The shutter is closed Shutter is open

Setting up

Connect to a Power Outlet
Plug the AC adapter into the AC charging port on the VAI0 computer and connect the AC adapter and a power outlet with the supplied power cord.

• Even when you do not intend to use your VAI0 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.

Notes

•  When lifting the LCD screen lid, do not grasp the area around the camera as it will cause malfunctions.
•  Do not turn off your VAI0 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.

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

Tips

Connect to the Internet
With your VAI0 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 network

1. Select [I] (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 network

1. Plug one end of a LAN cable {not supplied) to the.Ethernet port on your VAI0 computer and the other to your modem/router.

Get Ready to Use Your VAIO Computer
Running Windows Update

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

Updating VAIO’s original software
To update VAI0 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.
Notes
Always be sure to use the AC adapter to connect your VAI0 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

You can use the fingerprint sensor to access the Windows Hello functions. The Windows Hello functions include signing in with fingerprint authentication instead of a 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 [I] (start), 1J (Settings), and Accounts.
2.  Select the Sign-in option 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.

Notes

•  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.

FCC regulatory conformance:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  conditions:

1.  This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•  Connect the equipment in to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure
The SAR limit adopted by FCC is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this device type complies with this limit. The highest SAR value reported to the FCC for this device type when used in portable exposure conditions is 0.729 W/kg.

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