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1.Open the charms and select theSearch charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
2.Enter "Windows Update" in the search box.
3.Select Windows Update from the list and follow the
VAIO Update
VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer.
1.Start VAIO Update and follow the
To update Windows Store apps
Be sure to update the Windows Store app. If an update is required, a number will appear in the Store tile of the Start screen.
1.Open the Start screen and select the Store tile. (See About the Start Screen and Menu to open the Start screen.)
2.Select Updates in the upper right of the screen.
The number in the bracket shows the number of programs you can use.
3.Set a check mark for the apps you want to update, then select Install. To update the apps later, remove the check mark.
Opening Control Panel
You can open Control Panel by following these steps.
1.Open the Apps screen. (See Opening the App List to open the Apps screen.)
2.Select Control Panel.
Using Sleep Mode
In Sleep mode, you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer’s