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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Display
Menu
Windows
Help and Support
Power
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Using Sleep Mode
- Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
Windows 8
Apps
- Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
- Switching Apps
- Viewing Running Apps
- Opening the App Menu
- Installing Apps from Windows Store
- Closing Apps
- Switching User Accounts
Internet
Store
Parts Description
VAIO computer
Setup
VAIO computer
- Adding and Removing Memory Modules
- Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules
- Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
- Checking Supplied Items
Memory module
Power
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Turning on Your VAIO Computer
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Connecting a Power Source
- Installing the Battery Pack
- Removing the Battery Pack
Windows 8
Battery
- Notes on Using the Battery Pack
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Installing the Battery Pack
- Removing the Battery Pack
Supplied items
Network / Internet
Internet
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
- Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) (WEB Button equipped models)
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- Installing Apps from Windows Store
- About the Network (LAN)
LAN
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About the Network (LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Apps
Store
Connections
CD/DVD/BD
Display
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting an External Display or Projector
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
HDMI
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Internet
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
- Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) (WEB Button equipped models)
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About the Network (LAN)
LAN
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About the Network (LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
USB
Power
Battery
Peripheral device
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Connecting an External Microphone (Microphone jack equipped models)
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting an External Display or Projector
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Audio
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Connecting an External Microphone (Microphone jack equipped models)
- Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
- Changing the Sound Output Device
Optical digital output
Microphone
Speakers
Headphones
BLUETOOTH
- About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
- Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse
- Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications
- About BLUETOOTH(R) Security
- Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
Settings
Audio
- Playing Powerful and High-Quality Sound Using xLOUD/Clear Phase
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Adjusting the Microphone Volume
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows
- Changing the Sound Output Device
Speakers
Display
- Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Notes on the LCD screen
- Changing the LCD Brightness
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting an External Display or Projector
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- About the Performance Settings (Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models)
- Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings
VAIO computer
- Viewing the System Information
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Using VAIO Update
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- About the ASSIST Button
Memory module
Keyboard
- Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings (Keyboard backlight equipped models)
- Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button)
Button
HDMI
- Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
Touch pad
- Using the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad
- Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function
- Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad
Power
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Using Sleep Mode
- Selecting a Power Plan
- About the Performance Settings (Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System installed models)
- Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings
Internet
CD/DVD/BD
BIOS
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
- About the ASSIST Button
Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
Windows 8
Camera
Service and support
- Using VAIO Update
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
Security
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
- Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
- Selecting Display Modes
- Connecting an External Display or Projector
- Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Optical digital output
Microphone
Menu
Touch panel
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Recovery
Playback
CD/DVD/BD
- Inserting/Removing a Disc (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Supported Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- About Region Codes (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Playing Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV (Blu-ray Disc(TM) Drive equipped models)
HDMI
Peripheral device
Backup / Recovery
Recovery
- Recovering from the Recovery Area
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
- Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
- About Recovery
- Recovering from Recovery Media
- Creating Recovery Media
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Notes on Recovery
- About the ASSIST Button
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
BIOS
Backup
- Creating a Restore Point
- Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
- Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
- About Backup
- About Types of Backup
- Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Built-in storage device
- Creating Partitions
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Partition
Service and support
Refresh
Button
Security
Internet
- Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
- Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) (WEB Button equipped models)
Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
BIOS
VAIO computer
Service and support
Other Operations
VAIO computer
Memory module
CD/DVD/BD
Battery
- Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Extending the Battery Life
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
Windows
Help and Support
Touch pad
Memory card
- Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
- Inserting SD Memory Cards
- Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- Formatting "Memory Stick"
- About "Memory Stick"
- Compatible "Memory Stick"
- Inserting "Memory Stick"
- Removing "Memory Stick"
- Removing SD Memory Cards
Display
- About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Touch panel
- About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
- How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
- Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Power
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Turning on Your VAIO Computer
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Using Sleep Mode
- Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
Windows 8
Built-in storage device
Partition
USB
Keyboard
- Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
- Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Camera
- Using the Built-in Camera (Built-in camera equipped models)
- Notes on the Built-in Camera (Built-in camera equipped models)
Notifications
Read this first
CD/DVD/BD
- Supported Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Notes on Using Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- About Region Codes (Optical disc drive equipped models)
- Handling Discs (Optical disc drive equipped models)
Important notice
- About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program
- Trademarks
- Safety Information
- About the Software License
- Handling the Built-in Storage Device
VAIO computer
Service and support
- Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- About Online Support Website
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