Sony SVE151 Leaflet

Quick

Start

Guide

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

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Initial Setup

1

  Check supplied items

2

  Install battery pack

3

  Connect AC adapter

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 AC adapter

 Power cord

 Battery pack

Parts and Controls

Unlock the battery’s 

LOCK switch before 

installing the battery, and then lock the 
switch after installing.

With the battery pack installed on your 
computer, 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.

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 Features and specifications may vary and are 

subject to change without notice.

Personal Computer 
E Series SVE141/SVE151/SVE171

5

 Connect to the 

Internet

7

  Start VAIO Care

8

 Use Microsoft account

Connect to the Internet to automatically 
activate Windows.

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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.

Sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account 
so that you can use and download apps 
from Windows Store.

  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.

While the computer is on, press the 

ASSIST 

button to start 

VAIO Care, then complete 

the following steps by clicking the items in 
the right pane.

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Click 

VAIO Software.

 To use 

Windows Update, click

 

the 

 

Search charm and Settings, then search 

Windows Update.



Click 

Advanced Tools.

 Recovery Media are not supplied with your 

computer. Refer to the supplied 

before creating the Recovery Media.



Click 

About your VAIO.

6

 Locate User Guide

An introduction of the 

User Guide is 

available on your computer. Update to the 
complete guide online 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 

 

charm.

 Click 

Apps and enter “VAIO Manual” in the 

search box.

 Click 

VAIO Manual in the Apps list.

4

 Turn on your  

VAIO® computer

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.

Care and Handling Tips

 USB port x 3 (Compliant 

with the USB 2.0 

standard.)
Optical disc drive
Security slot

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.

“Memory Stick Duo” slot
Media access indicator
SD memory card slot
WIRELESS indicator
 Power indicator

 Charge indicator

 Disc drive indicator

Touch pad

Press the bottom left of 

the touch pad to click.

Built-in microphone
Built-in camera / indicator

 DC IN port

 LAN port

 Monitor port

HDMI output port
Air exhaust vent

   USB port (Compliant 

with the USB 3.0 standard 

and supports USB 

charging.)

 Microphone jack

 Headphones jack

E

A

B

D

C

ASSIST button

Starts 

VAIO Care while your computer is on - 

easily tune-up and self support the computer.

WEB button

Launches the web browser - starts Windows, 

then the web browser when your computer is 

off.

VAIO button

Executes the assigned task – pressing and 

holding down the button enables you to change 

the task.

Built-in speakers
 Power button

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)