Sony SVT11213CXB - Manual (Page 166)

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).
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by using the antivirus app.
You can keep the antivirus app current with the latest updates by downloading and installing
the updates from the website of the app publisher. To update the antivirus app, find the
antivirus app installed on your VAIO computer from the following and follow these steps.
1. Make sure your VAIO computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Perform any of these operations according to the preinstalled antivirus app.
For Trend Micro:
Start Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security.
For McAfee:
Start McAfee LiveSafe - Internet Security, McAfee Internet Security, or McAfee
Total Protection.
For Kaspersky Internet Security:
Start Kaspersky Internet Security.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
The actual procedure may be different from the above depending on the version of the app
installed on your VAIO computer. In such a case, follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
To start the antivirus app, see Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files .
Refer to the help file included with your app for more information.
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized