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Troubleshooting
VAIO User Guide
How to Use
S Series
Windows 8: The Basics
SVS13A3/SVS1313/SVS1513
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO
Parts Description
computer.
Read This First
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO/ (USA)
Settings
http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English)
http://fr.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: French)
Play
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Windows 8: The Basics Troubleshooting Apps Display How to Use Help and Support Internet Windows 8: The Basics Menu Power Store Windows Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 2
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Parts Description Troubleshooting Port replicator VAIO computer How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 3
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Setup Troubleshooting Battery Memory module How to Use Power Supplied items Windows 8: The Basics VAIO computer Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 4
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Network / Internet Troubleshooting Apps Internet How to Use LAN Store Windows 8: The Basics Wi-Fi Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 5
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Connections Troubleshooting Audio BLUETOOTH How to Use Battery CD/DVD/BD Windows 8: The Basics Display HDMI Headphones Internet Parts Description LAN Microphone Setup Optical digital output Peripheral device Network / Internet Port replicator Power Connections Speakers USB Wi-Fi Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 6
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Settings Troubleshooting Audio BIOS How to Use Battery Button Windows 8: The Basics CD/DVD/BD Camera Display Encryption Parts Description HDMI Keyboard Setup Memory card Memory module Network / Internet Menu Microphone Connections Optical digital output Password Peripheral device Power Settings Recovery Security Playback Service and support Speakers Backup / Recovery TPM Touch pad VAIO computer Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 7
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Playback Troubleshooting CD/DVD/BD HDMI How to Use Peripheral device Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 8
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Backup / Recovery Troubleshooting BIOS Backup How to Use Built-in storage device Button Windows 8: The Basics CD/DVD/BD Partition Recovery Refresh Parts Description Service and support VAIO computer Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 9
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Security Troubleshooting BIOS Encryption How to Use Internet Password Windows 8: The Basics Service and support TPM VAIO computer Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 10
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Other Operations Troubleshooting BIOS Battery How to Use Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Windows 8: The Basics Camera Help and Support Keyboard Memory card Parts Description Memory module Partition Setup Power Touch pad Network / Internet USB VAIO computer Connections Windows Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 11
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Notifications Troubleshooting CD/DVD/BD Care and maintenance How to Use Important notice Product registration Windows 8: The Basics Read this first Security Service and support Supplied items Parts Description VAIO computer Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 12
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How to Use VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting S Series Hardware SVS13A3/SVS1313/SVS1513 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO Apps computer. Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer. Peripheral Devices http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting Read This First How to Use Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer. Windows 8: The Basics About your VAIO computer’s configuration Parts Description To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Setup Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer. Features Network / Internet Available features vary depending on the model or op
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Other references Windows Help and Support [Details] A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer. App help files App help files may be included with the preinstalled apps on your VAIO computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu. Notice Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or re
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Apps Troubleshooting Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below. How to Use Installing Apps from Windows Store Windows 8: The Basics You can install apps from Windows Store. Parts Description Opening the App Menu Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app. Follow the instructions below to open the app menu. Setup Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files Network / Internet You can search apps, file
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Help and Support Troubleshooting Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 17
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Menu Troubleshooting About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most. How to Use Opening Control Panel Windows 8: The Basics You can open Control Panel by following these steps. Parts Description Opening the Charms You can open the charms to search for apps and files, share content, play content on other devices or print, and set up your VAIO computer. Setup Opening the Desktop Network / Internet Y
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Store Troubleshooting Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. How to Use Switching User Accounts Windows 8: The Basics You can switch to another user account by following these steps. Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation 19
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VAIO User Guide Back | Back to Top Display Troubleshooting About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most. How to Use Opening the Desktop Windows 8: The Basics You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the instruction below. Parts Description You might be looking for the following topics: Setup Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings Network
