User Guide
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Troubleshooting
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Personal Computer
VAIO Fit 14E/15E
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About User Account Types
There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft account.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
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You might be looking for the following topics:
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Removing the Power-on Password
What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively?
What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?
What should I do if I forget the Windows password?
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