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Main VAIO User Guide L Series Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback MONITOR Function Backup / Recovery Page Other Operations Notifications VAIO User Guide L Series Read This First Notice Page Help and Support Menu Page User account Page Page Page Store Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Supplied items Page Page Page Page Page Page Store Page Page Page Page Headphones Page Page Page Page Page Page Page i.LINK Page Page Page Page Page Page Optical digital output Page Page Page Page Page Button Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Menu Optical digital output Page Page Page Page Page Touch panel User account Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Watching TV with Your VAIO Computer<TV tuner board installed models> Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Built-in storage device Page Page Page Backup Button Partition Refresh Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Help and Support Page Page Partition Page Page Page Page Built-in storage device Page Page Page Memory card Page Page Page Touch panel Page Page Page Important notice Read this first Page Page Care and maintenance Product registration Page Supplied items Hardware Page Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Page Peripheral Devices Others 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 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 Page Installing Apps from Windows Store Opening the App Menu Page Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files Switching Apps Switching User Accounts Viewing Running Apps Page 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 Page 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 Page 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) Page Displaying Two Pictures side-by-side on the Screen (P&P) Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Page 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 Page Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard Page Parts and Controls of the Remote Commander Page 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 Page Parts and Controls on the Back Page Parts and Controls on the Bottom Parts and Controls on the Front Page Parts and Controls on the Sides Page About Factory Setting (MONITOR Function) About the ASSIST Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Page 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 Preparing for Wall Mounting Page Page Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Notes on handling your VAIO computer Page 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 Page Connecting an Audio System Page Connecting an External Microphone <Microphone jack equipped models> Enjoying Sounds from Connected Audio System Operating Control for HDMI-Compatible Equipment Page 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 Page 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 Page Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Page Connecting External Speakers or Headphones About the Speakers Settings (MONITOR Function) Adjusting the Speakers Volume Charging a USB Device Connecting a USB Device Page 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 Page Page 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 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 Registering Your Favorite Items (Favorites) Accessing Your Favorite Items Notes on Playing Photos / Music / Videos without Starting Windows Page Playing Photos / Music / Videos Stored in the Connecting USB Device without Starting Windows 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 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 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 Page Page Memory card Page Page Page Page Page Computer Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Software Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Printer i.LINK 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 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? Page Page 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? Page How do I change the LCD brightness? What should I do if my computer screen goes blank? Page 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 Page 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? Page Page Page Page Page Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer? 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? Page Page 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? Page Page What should I do if there is no sound from the connected audio system? 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 forget the Windows password? Page Page How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers? Page 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)? Page The Parental Lock password has been forgotten.