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Contents
Main
VAIO User Guide
L Series
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
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Other Operations
Notifications
VAIO User Guide
L Series
Read This First
Notice
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Help and Support
Menu
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User account
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Store
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Supplied items
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Store
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Headphones
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i.LINK
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Optical digital output
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Button
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Menu
Optical digital output
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Touch panel
User account
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Watching TV with Your VAIO Computer<TV tuner board installed models>
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Built-in storage device
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Backup
Button
Partition
Refresh
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Help and Support
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Partition
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Built-in storage device
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Memory card
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Touch panel
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Important notice
Read this first
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Care and maintenance
Product registration
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Supplied items
Hardware
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Network / Internet
Backup / Recovery
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Peripheral Devices
Others
About Online Support Website
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Welcome
Read this first
Windows 8 : How to Start
Read This First
Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version
To update the User Guide to the complete version
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/Touch pad 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
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Installing Apps from Windows Store
Opening the App Menu
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Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
Switching Apps
Switching User Accounts
Viewing Running Apps
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About Monitor Software version (MONITOR
About the Start Screen and Menu
Opening Control Panel
Opening the Charms
Opening the Desktop
Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
About the Clock / Timers Settings (MONITOR
About the MONITOR Indicator
Connecting a Power Source
Notes on Sleep Mode
Notes on Using the Power Source
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Selecting a Power Plan
Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
Turning on Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
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About User Account Type
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
About Pro Picture Setup / Video Input Settings
About the Auto Shut-off Settings (MONITOR
About the Closed Captions (CC) Settings
About the Info Banner Settings (MONITOR
About the Language Settings (MONITOR
About the Picture Adjustments / Picture Settings
About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR
About the Screen Settings (MONITOR Function)
About the Touch Screen
Adjusting the Angle of the Screen
Changing Settings from the Menu Screen
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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
Displaying Two Pictures on the Screen Simultaneously (PIP)
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Displaying Two Pictures side-by-side on the Screen (P&P)
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Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function)
About the categories in the menu
Enjoying Sounds Only (Picture Off)
Enlarging the Text Size (DPI)
How to Use the Touch Screen
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Notes on Using the Touch Screen
Notes on the LCD screen
Selecting Display Modes
Turning Off the LCD Screen
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
About Network Setup (MONITOR 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
Launching the Web Browser (WEB Button) <WEB Button equipped models>
Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function
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Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows
Removing the Power-on Password
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
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Parts and Controls of the Keyboard
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About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard
Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button)
Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Connecting the Wireless Keyboard
Connecting the Wireless Receiver
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Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations
Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
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Parts and Controls of the Remote Commander
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Replacing the AA Battery of the Remote Commander
Parts and Controls of the Mouse
About the Usage Environment for the Mouse
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the
Connecting the Wireless Mouse
Replacing the AA Battery of the Mouse
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Parts and Controls on the Back
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Parts and Controls on the Bottom
Parts and Controls on the Front
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Parts and Controls on the Sides
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About Factory Setting (MONITOR Function)
About the ASSIST Button
Adding and Removing Memory Modules
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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
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Preparing for Wall Mounting
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Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Notes on handling your VAIO computer
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Updating Your VAIO Computer
Using VAIO Update
Viewing the System Information
About Media Remote
Connecting to a Home Network
About HDMI Settings / HDMI Setup (MONITOR
About the USB Auto Start Settings (MONITOR
About BRAVIA Sync
Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
Connecting a VCR or DVD Player
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Connecting an Audio System
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Connecting an External Microphone <Microphone jack equipped models>
Enjoying Sounds from Connected Audio System
Operating Control for HDMI-Compatible Equipment
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Viewing Video from Connected Equipment
About Home Network Setup (MONITOR Function)
About Antenna Connection
Connecting to Standard Cable Access (CATV)
Connecting to a Standard Antenna
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Connecting to an Antenna (Air) for Digital Television System (ATSC Signal Standard)
About the Cable/Antenna Settings (MONITOR
About BLUETOOTH(R) Security
About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse
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Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
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Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
About the Speakers Settings (MONITOR Function)
Adjusting the Speakers Volume
Charging a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
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About i.LINK
Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder with an i.LINK Cable
About the MTS Audio Settings (MONITOR
About the Sound Adjustments / Sound Settings
Adjusting the Microphone Volume
Adjusting the Volume in Windows
Connecting an External Drive
About Region Codes
Handling Discs
Inserting/Removing a Disc
Notes on Using Discs
Supported Discs
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About Add Digital Channels (MONITOR Function)
About Auto Program (MONITOR Function)
About Edit Channel Labels (MONITOR Function)
About Show/Hide Channels (MONITOR Function)
About TV Initial Setup (MONITOR Function)
About the Analog Fine Tune Settings (MONITOR
About the Parental Lock Settings (MONITOR
About the Signal Diagnostics Settings (MONITOR
Running TV Initial Setup
Turning Off the TV
Watching TV with Your VAIO Computer
Using the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models>
Notes on the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models>
Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer
About Recovery
Why do I have to create Recovery Media?
Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Creating Recovery Media
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Notes on Recovery
Recovering from Recovery Media
Recovering from the Recovery Area
Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
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Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
Registering Your Favorite Items (Favorites)
Accessing Your Favorite Items
Notes on Playing Photos / Music / Videos without Starting Windows
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Playing Photos / Music / Videos Stored in the Connecting USB Device without Starting Windows
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Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
Creating Partitions
About Backup
About Types of Backup
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start
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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 Memory Stick
Compatible Memory Stick
Formatting Memory Stick
Inserting SD Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Stick
Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
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Notes on Using Memory Stick
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Removing SD Memory Cards
Removing Memory Stick
About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program
About the Software License
Handling the Built-in Storage Device
Safety Information
Trademarks
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Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen
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Memory card
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Computer
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Software
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Printer
i.LINK
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What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?
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What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones?
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What should I do if my microphone does not work?
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How can I disable the BLUETOOTH function?
What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with?
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?
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Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow?
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?
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How do I change the LCD brightness?
What should I do if my computer screen goes blank?
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What should I do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen?
What should I do if videos are not displayed smoothly?
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What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard?
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What should I do if the keyboard does not work?
Why cant I write data to a memory card?
What should I do if the mouse does not work?
What should I do if the mouse pointer does not move?
What should I do if the mouse pointer jumps or moves slowly?
How to Use
Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices Others
What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer?
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Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer?
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What should I do if I cannot print a document?
What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device?
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Why cant I write data to a disc?
Why does it take time to write data to DVD-R or DVD-RW media?
What should I do if Windows operating conditions become unstable?
Why does the fan sound loud?
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What should I do if there is no sound from the connected audio system?
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What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)?
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What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?
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What should I do if I forget the Windows password?
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How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers?
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How do I create Recovery Media?
What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media?
What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area?
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)?
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The Parental Lock password has been forgotten.
