VAIO FE14 14.1 Inch FE Series Notebook User Manual

Startup Guide
User’s Manual
Personal Computer
VAIO FE14 / FE15
VWNC51518

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 VAIO 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’s 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 VAIO computer, visit our VAIO support website first. https://www.usa.vaio.com

Supplied Items

• 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 VAIO computer.

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

Locating Parts and Controls

01Dual microphones
02 Camera LED Indicator
03 Camera
04 Camera Shutter
05 Touch Pad
06 Fingerprint Scanner| 07 Left/Right button
08 LCD screen/Touch screen
09 Stereo speakers
10 Power button
11 Keyboard
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01USB Type-C®
02 USB 3.1 Port
03 USB 3.1 Port
04 HDMI Output port
05 Ethernet Port

01Security Lock Slot
02 Charging Port
03Air Exhaust Vent
04 USB 2.0 port
05 SD Slot
06 Headphone Jack

Setting Up

1 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.

2 Turn On Your VAIO 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 VAIO computer before the Windows Setup window appears.

3 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 network

1. Select ❑ (start), (Settings), Network & Internet, and Wi-Fl. 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 VAIO computer and the other to your modem/router.

Get Ready to Use Your VAIO Computer
Running Windows Update 1 Select❑(stare. (Settings), and Windows Update. and then follow the on-screen instructions to update the Windows.
Updating VAIO original software
To update VAIO original software. visit our VAIO 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 VAIO 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 your VAIO computer into Sleep mode
Upon completion of the Windows setup, select ❑(start), (Power), and then Shut down or Steep.

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. 5elect ❑(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.

!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 VAIO 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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

RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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