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Contents
Main
VAIO User Guide
S Series
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Backup / Recovery
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Other Operations
Notifications
VAIO User Guide
S Series
Read This First
Notice
Apps
Help and Support
Menu
Store
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Supplied items
Apps
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Store
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Page
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Headphones
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Optical digital output
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Speakers
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Fingerprint authentication
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Speakers
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Button
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Encryption
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Menu
Optical digital output
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TPM
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Built-in storage device
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Backup
Button
Partition
Refresh
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Fingerprint authentication
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TPM
Encryption
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Built-in storage device
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Help and Support
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Partition
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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
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Peripheral Devices
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 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
To use the network (LAN)
To use the Wi-Fi network
Updating Your VAIO Computer
To use Windows Update
To use VAIO Update
To update the antivirus app
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Overview
To show the Start screen
Opening the Charms
Touch operation
Searching/Starting Apps, Files, or Settings
Checking Currently Running Apps
Switching Apps
Opening the App Menus
Closing Apps
Mouse operation
Keyboard operation
Downloading Apps from Windows Store
Opening Windows Help and Support
Activating Sleep Mode or Shutting Down/Restarting Your VAIO Computer
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
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Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
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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
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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
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Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator
Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator
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To back up your VAIO computer
To detach the Port Replicator
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Parts and Controls on the Back
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 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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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
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Changing the Sound Output Device
Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset
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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
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Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function
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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
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Charging a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
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Notes on Fingerprint Authentication
Registering Your Fingerprint
Signing in to Windows
Swiping Your Finger
Using Fingerprint Authentication
Changing the Button Assignment (VAIO Button)
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings <Keyboard backlight equipped models>
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
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Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows
Removing the Power-on Password
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
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Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad
Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function
Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad
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Using Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology <Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology supported models>
Using the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models>
Notes on the Built-in Camera <Built-in camera equipped models>
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Notes on Using the TPM <TPM security chip equipped models>
About Memory Stick
Compatible Memory Stick
Formatting Memory Stick
Inserting/Removing SD Memory Cards
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Inserting/Removing Memory Stick
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Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
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Notes on Using Memory Stick
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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
Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer
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 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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Computer
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Software
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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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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?
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Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow?
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Why cant I write data to a disc?
Why does it take time to write data to DVD writable media?
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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 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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How do I disable the touch pad?
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What should I do if the pointer does not move ?
Why cant I use the touch pad?
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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?
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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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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?
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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?
How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers?
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What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media?
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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)?
