Sony VAIO SVT2121 Operating instructions

Personal Computer

VAIO Tap 21 SVT2121

How to Use

Windows 8: The Basics

User account

Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

About User Account Types

Power

Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Restarting Your VAIO Computer

Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting

Using Sleep Mode

Display

About the Start Screen and Menu

Opening the Desktop

Internet

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Password

Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

About User Account Types

Apps

Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files

Switching Apps

Viewing Running Apps

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Opening the App Menu

Closing Apps

Switching User Accounts

Windows

Opening Windows Help and Support

About the Start Screen and Menu

Opening Control Panel

Opening the Desktop

Opening the Charms

Windows 8

Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Restarting Your VAIO Computer

Using Sleep Mode

Store

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Switching User Accounts

Help and Support

Opening Windows Help and Support

Parts Description

VAIO computer

Parts and Controls on the Back

Parts and Controls on the Sides

Parts and Controls on the Front

Keyboard

Parts and Controls of the Keyboard

Mouse

Parts and Controls of the Mouse

Setup

VAIO computer

Propping Up Your VAIO Computer

Checking Supplied Items

Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment

About Adding Memory Modules

Power

Connecting a Power Source

Charging the Battery Pack

Turning On Your VAIO Computer

Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Battery

Charging the Battery Pack

Notes on Using the Battery Pack

Display

Adjusting the Angle of Your VAIO Computer

Keyboard

Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard

About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard

Memory module

About Adding Memory Modules

Supplied items

Checking Supplied Items

Mouse

About the Usage Environment for the Mouse

Replacing the AA Battery of the Mouse

Windows 8

Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Network / Internet

Internet

Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)

About the Internet Connection Services

About the Network (LAN)

Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

LAN

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)

About the Internet Connection Services

About the Network (LAN)

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

Wi-Fi

About the Internet Connection Services

Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

Apps

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Store

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Connections

Power

Connecting a Power Source

Display

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device

Notes on the LCD screen

Using the Multiple Monitors Function

Selecting Display Modes

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

HDMI

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

Peripheral device

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

Changing the Sound Output Device

Notes on the LCD screen

Using the Multiple Monitors Function

Selecting Display Modes

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

CD/DVD/BD

Connecting an External Drive

Audio

Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

Changing the Sound Output Device

Speakers

Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset

Headphones

Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset

Optical digital output

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

Keyboard

About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard

Connecting the Wireless Keyboard

Internet

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)

About the Internet Connection Services

About the Network (LAN)

Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

LAN

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)

About the Internet Connection Services

About the Network (LAN)

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

Wi-Fi

About the Internet Connection Services

Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function

Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse

About BLUETOOTH(R) Security

Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function

Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications

USB

Charging a USB Device

Connecting a USB Device

Mouse

Connecting the Wireless Mouse

About the Usage Environment for the Mouse

Settings

User account

Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

VAIO computer

Viewing the System Information

Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices

Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Updating Your VAIO Computer

Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)

Using VAIO Update

About the ASSIST Button

Power

Notes on Sleep Mode

Selecting a Power Plan

Notes on Using the Power Source

Using Sleep Mode

Display

Displaying Clear and Vivid Images (X-Reality for mobile installed models)

Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)

Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models)

How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)

Changing the LCD Brightness

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device

Notes on the LCD screen

Using the Multiple Monitors Function

Selecting Display Modes

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image

HDMI

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

Peripheral device

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

Changing the Sound Output Device

Notes on the LCD screen

Using the Multiple Monitors Function

Selecting Display Modes

Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

CD/DVD/BD

Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices

Audio

Using Automatic Sound Field Adjustment to Optimize the Sound Field

Adjusting the Speakers Volume

Adjusting the Volume in Windows

Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

Adjusting the Microphone Volume

Changing the Sound Output Device

Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode

Speakers

Using Automatic Sound Field Adjustment to Optimize the Sound Field

Adjusting the Speakers Volume

Playing Optimized Sound for Your VAIO Computer Using the ClearAudio+ Mode

Microphone

Adjusting the Microphone Volume

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