Version 2.0 October 26, 2012 Hello VAIO® PC Users! We are pleased to provide you with these Clean Install instructions for the Windows® 8 operating system. Please read and follow these instructions carefully, to start enjoying Windows 8 on your VAIO PC. • Things to know before you upgrade: • for the list of applications that may not function as usual or will be removed upon installation of Windows 8.

• To enable video playback of your Blu-ray/DVD player under Windows 8, you will need to update your Blu-ray/DVD driver and software. There are a variety of free and fee-based options you can choose from which are available for download. • Perform the upgrade: • Step 1 - Prepare your PC before installing Windows 8 • Step 2 - Get a copy of Windows 8 from Microsoft or a local retailer • Step 3 - Install the Windows 8 Operating System • Step 4 - Install drivers, applications and utilities on your PC after installing Windows 8 Step 1 - Prepare your PC before Installing Windows 8 • Make sure your VAIO PC is supported for Windows 8 and get drivers.

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If you have not already done so, go to our Upgrade Your PC page and enter your model number. • United States: • Brazil: • Canada: • Latin America: The system will check your model and tell you whether or not it is supported for Windows 8 and, if it is supported, present you with options to get Windows 8 drivers, applications and utilities. IMPORTANT: • If you download your files, make sure you copy them onto external media, such as a USB Flash drive or CD/DVD discs, for use during the installation process. • Need external media? Libro Ajuste De Cuentas Vicens Castellano Pdf. • The Windows 8 drivers presented on your Upgrade My PC results page are the same ones listed on the Drivers & Software page for your model. • Visit the Microsoft Compatibility Center to find out if your installed applications and devices are compatible with Windows 8 • • Any BEFORE performing the Upgrade or Clean Install process. • Remove any third party devices from your PC • Make sure your PC is plugged into a working power outlet.

Do not use battery power while performing this process. • Create Recovery Media (Strongly Recommended) • Recovery media is part of the recommended process to perform the Upgrade/Clean Install • Recovery media also enables you to return your PC back to the original OS if necessary.

• • • Perform a backup of your data (Strongly Recommended) • This enables you to recover your personal data in case of loss • • Make sure you have the Product Keys for any of your software that requires one for installation (example: Norton Anti-Virus, Kaspersky, Microsoft Office) • (Strongly Recommended) Performing a recovery of your PC reduces the possibility of issues occurring with the Windows 8 installation, and also ensures the recovery media works properly in case you need it later. • Uninstall certain application and drivers. If you did not purchase the VAIO Upgrade Tool, you need to manually uninstall these files. • Click the 'Start button'. • Click 'Control Panel'.

• Under 'Programs,' click 'Uninstall a program.' • Select the program to be uninstalled, and then click 'Uninstall.' • Repeat the process until all programs in this list are uninstalled. • ArcSoft Magic-i • Media Gallery • Synaptics Touchpad Driver (does not apply for all models) • VAIO Care • VAIO Control Center • VAIO Creation • VAIO Media Plus (does not apply for all models) • VAIO Power Management • VAIO Smart Network • VAIO Update If you did purchase the VAIO Upgrade Tool, you can use the tool to uninstall these files. • Insert the USB Companion Media.

• The AutoPlay menu will appear. Select 'autorun.exe.' • Select Yes on the User Account Control Window. • At the main menu, select 'Start Upgrade.' • Select 'I Agree' to accept the End User License Agreement. • The VAIO Upgrade Tool will start to remove the following applications and drivers from the PC. • ArcSoft Magic-i • Atheros Bluetooth Driver (does not apply for all models) • Media Gallery • SATA driver (if applicable) • Synaptics Touchpad Driver (does not apply for all models) • USB 3.0 (if applicable) • VAIO Care • VAIO Control Center • VAIO Creation • VAIO Media Plus (does not apply for all models) • VAIO Power Management • VAIO Smart Network • VAIO Update Step 2 - Get a copy of the Windows 8 OS from Microsoft or a local retailer Step 3 - Install the Windows 8 Operating System • Plug your PC into a working power outlet.

• Make sure any third party devices are removed from the PC. • Turn on your VAIO PC and let the Windows desktop to load. • Insert your Windows 8 disc into the DVD drive of your VAIO PC. • When prompted, enter the Windows 8 Product Key and click 'Next.'