How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
User account
Power
- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
- Using Sleep Mode
Display
Internet
Password
Apps
- Starting Apps
- Switching Apps
- Closing Apps
- Viewing Running Apps
- Switching User Accounts
- Installing Apps from Windows Store
- Opening the App Menu
Windows
Menu
- About the Start Screen and Menu
- Opening the App List
- Searching Content
- Opening the Desktop
- Opening Control Panel
- Opening the Charms
Windows 8
- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Using Sleep Mode
Store
Help and Support
Parts Description
VAIO computer
- Parts and Controls on the Back
- Parts and Controls on the Bottom
- Parts and Controls on the Sides
- Parts and Controls on the Front
Setup
VAIO computer
Power
- Connecting a Power Source
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Turning On Your VAIO Computer
- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Battery
Display
Keyboard
Supplied items
Windows 8
Network / Internet
Internet
- Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
- Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Installing Apps from Windows Store
- About the Network (LAN)
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
LAN
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About the Network (LAN)
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Apps
Store
Wireless WAN
- Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Connections
Power
Display
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
HDMI
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Peripheral device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
CD/DVD/BD
Audio
- Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Changing the Sound Output Device
Speakers
Headphones
Optical digital output
Internet
- Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About the Network (LAN)
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
LAN
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About the Network (LAN)
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
BLUETOOTH
- About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
- About BLUETOOTH(R) Security
- Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
- Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications
- Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse
USB
Location information
- Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
- Downloading the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
Wireless WAN
- Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)
- Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)
Settings
User account
VAIO computer
- Viewing the System Information
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Using VAIO Update
- About the ASSIST Button
Power
Display
- Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically
- Displaying Clear and Vivid Images (X-Reality for mobile installed models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Changing the LCD Brightness
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
- About Built-In Sensors
- Notes on Built-In Sensors
HDMI
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Peripheral device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
CD/DVD/BD
Audio
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Adjusting the Microphone Volume
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode
Speakers
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode
Microphone
Optical digital output
Button
Recovery
Keyboard
Touch pad
- Using the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad
- Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function
Camera
Internet
Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
- Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
Memory module
BIOS
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Using Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology (Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology supported models)
- About the ASSIST Button
- Removing the Power-on Password
Service and support
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Using VAIO Update
Touch panel
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Location information
- Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
- Downloading the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)
Sensor
Security
Menu
Windows 8
Pen
Face Recognition
Backup / Recovery
VAIO computer
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- About the ASSIST Button
CD/DVD/BD
Button
Recovery
- About Recovery
- Creating Recovery Media
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Notes on Recovery
- Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
- Recovering from the Recovery Area
- Recovering from Recovery Media
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
- About the ASSIST Button
BIOS
Backup
- Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
- Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
- Creating a Restore Point
- About Types of Backup
- About Backup
- Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Service and support
Built-in storage device
- Creating Partitions
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
Partition
Refresh
Security
VAIO computer
Internet
Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
BIOS
Service and support
Face Recognition
Other Operations
Power
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Turning On Your VAIO Computer
- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Using Sleep Mode
- About Sleep Mode
Battery
- Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Extending the Battery Life
- Charge Indicator Status List
- About Sleep Mode
Display
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Keyboard
- Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
- Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Touch pad
Camera
BIOS
USB
Memory card
- About "Memory Stick"
- Compatible "Memory Stick"
- Inserting SD Memory Cards
- Formatting "Memory Stick"
- Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- Removing SD Memory Cards
- Removing "Memory Stick"
- Inserting "Memory Stick"
- Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
Built-in storage device
Touch panel
- Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Partition
NFC/One-touch functions
- About One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- Notes on NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- Using NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- Disabling NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- About NFC (NFC supported models)
Windows
Windows 8
- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Using Sleep Mode
Help and Support
Pen
- How to Use the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models)
- Replacing the Battery of the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models)
- Using the Pen Hook (Digitizer Stylus supplied models)
- Replacing the Nib (Digitizer Stylus supplied models)
- Using the Pen Stand (Digitizer Stylus supplied models)
- Starting the Note Taking App (VAIO Paper)
- Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen (VAIO Clip)
Notifications
Read this first
VAIO computer
Care and maintenance
Important notice
- Trademarks
- About the Software License
- About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program
- Safety Information
- Handling the Built-in Storage Device
Service and support
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- About Online Support Website
- Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer