Sony SVT11213CXB - Manual (Page 104)

To update the apps later, remove the check mark.
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
With VAIO Care, you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer
running at an optimum level.
Conduct regular performance checks and tune-ups.
Find support information (the support website URL and the contact information).
Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if
you have any problem.
1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.
VAIO Care starts.
Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.
Hint
Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care
(Rescue Mode) screen. VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions can be
used to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, if Windows does not start.
Alternatively, open the charms, select the
Search charm and Apps, and enter "VAIO Care
(Desktop)" in the search box to start VAIO Care.
To open the charms, see
Opening the Charms .
Using VAIO Update
VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information, such as
important notices or update programs, to keep your VAIO computer up to date.
Through the Internet, VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are
necessary for enhancing your computer’s performance or new apps that are available, and let
you download and install with simple steps.
1. Start VAIO Update and follow the on-screen instructions. (See Searching/Starting Apps,
Settings, or Files to start VAIO Update.)
Hint
You can also start VAIO Update from VAIO Care (Desktop).
About the ASSIST Button
Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve
problems you might encounter when using the computer.
While the computer is on, the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care.