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VAIO Control Center Update (Windows 8 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVE17122CXB
    • SVE17125CDB
    • SVE17125CXB
    • SVE17127CXB
    • SVE171290X
    • SVE1712ACXB
    • SVE1712BCXB
    • SVE17132CXB
    • SVE17135CXB
    • SVE17137CXB
    • SVE171390X
    • SVE1713ACXB
    • SVE1713ACXBC
    • SVE1713BPXB
    • SVE1713CCXB
    • SVE1713DCXB
    • SVE1713ECXB

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Control Center software to resolve an issue where the keyboard backlight setting is set to "Turn on when any key is pressed" when resuming from power saving modes, while using a USB mouse.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 8 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000600778.exe

    File Version

    • 6.1.9.05290 / 6.0.15.05290

    File Size

    • 16.20 MB

    Release Date

    • 06-28-2013

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000600778.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600778.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
    6. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    7. At the "VAIO Control Center Update Ver. 6.1.9.05290 / 6.0.15.05290" screen, click "Next".
    8. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    9. At the "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for VAIO Control Center" screen, click "Next".
    10. At the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" then click "Finish" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the VAIO Control Center Update is complete.