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
- Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
- Switching Apps
- Viewing Running Apps
- Installing Apps from Windows Store
- Opening the App Menu
- Closing Apps
- Switching User Accounts
Windows
Menu
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
Keyboard
Mouse
Setup
VAIO computer
- Propping Up Your VAIO Computer
- Checking Supplied Items
- Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
- About Adding Memory Modules
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
Memory module
Supplied items
Mouse
Windows 8
Network / Internet
Internet
- Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Network (LAN)
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- 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
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
LAN
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Network (LAN)
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- 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
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Apps
Store
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
Keyboard
Internet
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Network (LAN)
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- 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
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
LAN
- Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Network (LAN)
- About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
Wi-Fi
- About the Internet Connection Services
- Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
- 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
- Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
- About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
BLUETOOTH
- About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
- Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse
- About BLUETOOTH(R) Security
- Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
- Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications
USB
Mouse
Settings
User account
VAIO computer
- Viewing the System Information
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
- Using VAIO Update
- About the ASSIST Button
Power
Display
- 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
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
- Using Automatic Sound Field Adjustment to Optimize the Sound Field
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows
- Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
- Adjusting the Microphone Volume
- Changing the Sound Output Device
- Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode
Speakers
- Using Automatic Sound Field Adjustment to Optimize the Sound Field
- Adjusting the Speakers Volume
- Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode
Microphone
Optical digital output
Button
Recovery
Camera
Internet
Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
- Removing the Power-on Password
Memory module
BIOS
- Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- 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)
Security
Menu
Windows 8
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
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
- Recovering from Recovery Media
- About Recovery
- Creating Recovery Media
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
- Notes on Recovery
- Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
- Recovering from the Recovery Area
- About the ASSIST Button
BIOS
Backup
- Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
- Creating a Restore Point
- About Types of Backup
- About Backup
- Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
- Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Service and support
Built-in storage device
- Creating Partitions
- Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
- Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
- Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Partition
Refresh
Security
VAIO computer
Internet
Password
- Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- Removing the Power-on Password
BIOS
Service and support
Other Operations
VAIO computer
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
- Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
- Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
- About Sleep Mode
Battery
- Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Extending the Battery Life
- Charge Indicator Status List
- Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
- Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
- About Sleep Mode
- Prolonging the Battery Lifespan
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)
- Adjusting the Angle of Your VAIO Computer
Keyboard
- Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
- Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
- Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
- Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard
- Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States
Camera
Apps
Memory module
USB
Memory card
- Removing SD Memory Cards
- About "Memory Stick"
- Compatible "Memory Stick"
- Inserting "Memory Stick"
- Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- Formatting "Memory Stick"
- Removing "Memory Stick"
- Inserting SD Memory Cards
- Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
Service and support
Built-in storage device
Mouse
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
- Disabling NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- About One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- Using NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
- Notes on 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
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
Apps
Service and support
- About VAIO international repair service
- Introduction to the Preinstalled Apps and Contact Information
- Updating Your VAIO Computer
- Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer
- About Online Support Website