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132Q_IRX-6850_6860_US/FR  4-466-817-11 (1)

Please read this manual and 
Safety Regulations carefully 
before using the product.
Keep them in a safe place.

Initial Setup

1

  Check supplied items

2

  Connect AC adapter

3

  Turn on your  

VAIO® computer

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 AC adapter

 Power cord

Parts and Controls

Do not exert pressure on your computer, 
especially the LCD/touch screen or the AC 
adapter cable.

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.

Place your computer on hard surfaces such 
as a desk or table. Proper air circulation 
around vents is important to prevent 
overheating.

Protect your computer from contact with 
liquids.

Plug the power cord and the AC adapter into 
an AC outlet and the computer.

 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.

Press and hold down the power button until 
the power indicator light turns on.

 The startup process will take a few minutes.  

No action is required until the setup window 

appears.

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 Features and specifications may vary and are 

subject to change without notice.

Personal Computer 
VAIO Fit 14/15 SVF14A/SVF15A

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4

 Connect to the 

Internet

6

 Locate User Guide

7

  Sign in with 

Microsoft account

Connect to the Internet to automatically 
activate Windows.



Connect your computer and router with a 
LAN cable. 



  Open the charms by pointing to the top 

right corner of the screen, then move the 
pointer down and click the 

 

Settings 

charm.

 Click 

 (the network icon).

  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.

  Open the charms by pointing to the top 

right corner of the screen, then move the 
pointer down and click the 

 

Settings 

charm.

 Click 

Change PC settings, Users, and 

Switch to a Microsoft account.

  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.

  Open the charms by pointing to the top 

right corner of the screen, then move the 
pointer down and click the 

 

Search 

charm.

 Click 

Apps, enter “VAIO Manual” in the 

search box, and then click the icon. 
The 

User Guide appears.

 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.

5

 Complete important 

tasks



  Click the 

 

Search charm and 

Settings, then search Windows Update.

  Click the 

 

Search charm and Apps, 

then search 

VAIO Update.

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Press the 

ASSIST button to start 

VAIO Care, then click Advanced Tools.

 Recovery Media are not supplied with 

your computer. Refer to the supplied 

Guide before creating the Recovery 

Media.

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Press the 

ASSIST button to start VAIO 

Care, then click About your VAIO.

Care and Handling Tips

 DC IN port

 LAN port

HDMI output port

 USB port x 2 (Compliant 

with the USB 3.0 standard, 

the port with the   mark 

supports USB charging.)

 USB port (Compliant 

with the USB 2.0 standard.) 

(SVF15A)

 Headset compatible 

headphone jack
SD memory card slot
Security slot

Built-in camera / indicator
LCD screen / touch screen



  On selected models only.

B

A

E

F

D

C

Optical disc drive

ASSIST button

Starts 

VAIO Care while your computer is on - 

easily tune-up and self support the computer.

 Power button

Built-in speakers
Air exhaust vent

Built-in microphone

 Power indicator

 Charge indicator

 Disc drive indicator

NFC embedded touch pad 

Press the bottom left of 

the touch pad to click.

(Bottom)

Battery off button