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Main VAIO User Guide S Series Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Page Other Operations Notifications VAIO User Guide S Series Read This First Notice Apps Help and Support Menu Store Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Supplied items Apps Page Page Page Store Page Page Page Headphones Page Optical digital output Page Speakers Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Menu Optical digital output Page Page Page TPM Page Page Button Page Encryption Page Page Page Page Page Page Speakers Page Page Page Page Page Built-in storage device Page Page Page Backup Button Partition Refresh Page Page Page Page Page Encryption Page TPM Page Built-in storage device Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Help and Support Page Partition Page Page Page Important notice Read this first Page Page Care and maintenance Product registration Page Supplied items Hardware Page Network / Internet Page Page Peripheral Devices About Online Support Website Page Welcome Read this first Windows 8 : How to Start Read This First Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version To get the complete version of the User Guide To view help files for Windows OS and app operations Connecting to the Internet Before connecting to the Internet Updating Your VAIO Computer To use Windows Update To use VAIO Update To update the antivirus app Solving Problems on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care To start VAIO Care Finding Support Information Windows 8 : How to Start About the Start Screen and Menu Overview To open the Start screen Opening the Charms Touch operation Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files Viewing Running Apps Switching Apps Opening the Apps Menu Closing Apps Mouse operation Keyboard operation Installing Apps from Windows Store Opening Windows Help and Support Entering Sleep or Shutting Down Trademarks Opening Windows Help and Support Closing Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store Opening the App Menu Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files Switching Apps Switching User Accounts Viewing Running Apps About the Start Screen and Menu Opening Control Panel Opening the Charms Opening the Desktop Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings Changing the LCD Brightness Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Connecting an External Display or Projector Notes on the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) About the Internet Connection Services About the Network (LAN) About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) <WEB Button equipped models> Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Page Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Page Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack Page Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on an Extended Battery Pack Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power Plan Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Turning on Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Page Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator Page To back up your VAIO computer To detach the Port Replicator Page Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Bottom Parts and Controls on the Front Page Parts and Controls on the Sides Page About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Page Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Notes on Adding and Removing Memory Modules Page Restricting the Use of Built-in Devices Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Notes on handling your VAIO computer Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Battery Life Notes on Using the Battery Pack Page Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset Page Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV Connecting an External Microphone <Microphone jack equipped models> Adjusting the Microphone Volume Adjusting the Speakers Volume Adjusting the Volume in Windows About BLUETOOTH(R) Security About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse Page Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Page Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications Connecting an External Drive About Region Codes Handling Discs Inserting/Removing a Disc Notes on Using Discs Playing Blu-ray 3D(TM) Disc Media on a 3D TV <Blu-ray Disc(TM) Drive equipped models> Supported Discs Page Page Charging a USB Device Connecting a USB Device Page About Memory Stick Compatible Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick Inserting SD Memory Cards Inserting Memory Stick Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Page Notes on Using Memory Stick Page Removing SD Memory Cards Removing Memory Stick About Recovery Why do I have to create Recovery Media? Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Creating Recovery Media Page Notes on Recovery Recovering from Recovery Media Recovering from the Recovery Area Refreshing Your VAIO Computer Page Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer Page Notes on Using the TPM <TPM security chip equipped models> Removing the Power-on Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password Page Using Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology <Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology supported models> Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button) Using the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models> Notes on the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models> Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings <Keyboard backlight equipped models> Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Page Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad Page Page Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions) Creating Partitions About Backup About Types of Backup Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Page Creating a Restore Point Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program About the Software License Handling the Built-in Storage Device Safety Information Trademarks Page Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen Page Page Page Computer Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Software Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer? Page What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones? Page What should I do if my microphone does not work? Page What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with? What should I do if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function? What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer ? What should I do if the BLUETOOTH(R) icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area? Page Page Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow? Page Page Why cant I write data to a disc? Why does it take time to write data to DVD writable media? Page Page Page Page What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)? Page What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function? Page What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer? Page Page Page Page Page Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer? Page Page How do I disable the touch pad? Page What should I do if the pointer does not move ? Why cant I use the touch pad? Page Why cant I fully charge my battery pack? What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? What should I do if captured images flicker? Why are captured images poor in quality? Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor- quality images? Page How do I change the LCD brightness? What should I do if my computer screen goes blank? Page Page What should I do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen? What should I do if videos are not displayed smoothly? Page What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard? Page Why cant I write data to a memory card? Why cant I write data to an SD memory card? Why cant I write data to Memory Stick? Page Page Page Page What should I do if I cannot print a document ? What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device? How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers? Page Page What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media? Page What should I do if I cannot start/complete the recovery process? What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start)? What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)?