Sony SVD13236PXW User Manual

User Guide

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Personal Computer

VAIO Duo 13 SVD1323

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.

About This Manual

Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer.

http://www.sony.com/am/vaiosupport/

How to Use

Windows 8: The Basics

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

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Notifications

Troubleshooting

Hardware

Apps

Network / Internet

Backup / Recovery

Security

Peripheral Devices

List of Topics

How to Use

Troubleshooting

Notes on use

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Windows 8: The Basics

User account

Power

Display

Internet

Password

Apps

Windows

Menu

Windows 8

Store

Help and Support

Notes on use

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Parts Description

VAIO computer

Notes on use

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Setup

VAIO computer

Power

Battery

Display

Keyboard

Supplied items

Windows 8

Notes on use

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Network / Internet

Internet

LAN

Wi-Fi

Apps

Store

Wireless WAN

Notes on use

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Connections

Power

Display

HDMI

Peripheral device

CD/DVD/BD

Audio

Speakers

Headphones

Optical digital output

Internet

LAN

Wi-Fi

BLUETOOTH

USB

Location information

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Wireless WAN

Notes on use

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Settings

User account

VAIO computer

Power

Display

HDMI

Peripheral device

CD/DVD/BD

Audio

Speakers

Microphone

Optical digital output

Button

Recovery

Keyboard

Touch pad

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Camera

Internet

Password

Memory module

BIOS

Service and support

Touch panel

Location information

Sensor

Security

Menu

Windows 8

Pen

Face Recognition

Notes on use

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Backup / Recovery

VAIO computer

CD/DVD/BD

Button

Recovery

BIOS

Backup

Service and support

Built-in storage device

Partition

Refresh

Notes on use

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Security

VAIO computer

Internet

Password

BIOS

Service and support

Face Recognition

Notes on use

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About This Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer.

About your VAIO computer’s configuration

To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. See About Online

Support Website for more information.

Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO computer.

Features

Available features vary depending on the model or options you selected. Not all features described in this manual are available depending on your model.

Illustrations

Illustrations, photos, or screenshots in this manual may look slightly different depending on the model or options you selected.

Apps

The preinstalled apps may vary depending on the model or options you selected. The apps described in this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO computer.

Supplied manuals

The following manuals are supplied with your VAIO computer.

On-screen documentation

User Guide - Introduction Version (Welcome)

A preinstalled manual with limited information of your VAIO computer, focused on support and Internet connection. The User Guide - Introduction Version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this manual), after update.

User Guide (this manual)

General information and operation instructions about your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left, then the keyword from the right pane. The list of topics relating to the keyword will be displayed. If you cannot find the topic you are looking for, select List of Topics to display all of the topics in this User Guide, or enter the keyword in the search box at the top of each page.

Printed documentation

Quick Start Guide

An overview of how to set up and get started with your VAIO computer

Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide

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Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer, as well as troubleshooting information

Safety Regulations

Read carefully before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology.

Other references

Windows Help and Support

A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer. To open Windows Help and Support, see Opening Windows Help and Support.

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 reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. In the manual, the (TM) or (R) marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your VAIO computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including the computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of the computer failure or repair undertaken to the computer. Sony Corporation will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made to the computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any circumstances. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Other Operations

Power

Battery

Display

Keyboard

Touch pad

Camera

USB

Memory card

Built-in storage device

Touch panel

Partition

NFC/One-touch functions

Windows

Windows 8

Help and Support

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Pen

Notes on use

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Notifications

Read this first

VAIO computer

Care and maintenance

Important notice

Service and support

Product registration

Supplied items

Security

Notes on use

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Troubleshooting

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Hardware

Power

Battery

Display

HDMI

Audio

Microphone

Keyboard

Touch pad

Camera

LAN

Wi-Fi

BLUETOOTH

Password

BIOS

USB

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Memory card

Software

Computer

Touch panel

NFC/One-touch functions

Location information

Sensor

Pen

Wireless WAN

Notes on use

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Troubleshooting

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Apps

Display

Software

Notes on use

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Troubleshooting

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Network / Internet

LAN

Wi-Fi

BLUETOOTH

Wireless WAN

Notes on use

User Guide

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Troubleshooting

Personal Computer

VAIO Duo 13 SVD1323

Backup / Recovery

Recovery

Notes on use

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Troubleshooting

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Security

Password

BIOS

Notes on use

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Troubleshooting

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Peripheral Devices

USB

Printer

Notes on use

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List of Topics

Personal Computer

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How to Use

Windows 8: The Basics

User account

Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account About User Account Types

Power

Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting Using Sleep Mode Restarting Your VAIO Computer Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Display

Opening the Desktop Searching Content Opening the App List About the Start Screen and Menu

Internet

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Password

Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account About User Account Types

Apps

Switching User Accounts Switching Apps Viewing Running Apps Closing Apps Starting Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store Opening the App Menu

Windows

Opening Windows Help and Support Starting Help+Tips

Menu

Opening Control Panel

Opening the Charms

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Opening the Desktop Searching Content Opening the App List About the Start Screen and Menu

Windows 8

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

Store

Switching User Accounts Installing Apps from Windows Store

Help and Support

Opening Windows Help and Support Starting Help+Tips

Parts Description

VAIO computer

Parts and Controls on the Back Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom

Setup

VAIO computer

Checking Supplied Items Raising the LCD Screen Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment

Power

Charging the Battery Pack Turning On Your VAIO Computer Connecting a Power Source Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)

Battery

Notes on Using the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack

Display

Raising the LCD Screen

Keyboard

Raising the LCD Screen

Supplied items

Checking Supplied Items

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Windows 8

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

Network / Internet

Internet

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models) Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) About the Internet Connection Services Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Installing Apps from Windows Store Starting Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Network (LAN)

LAN

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards About the Internet Connection Services About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) About the Network (LAN)

Wi-Fi

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards About the Internet Connection Services Starting Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

Apps

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Store

Installing Apps from Windows Store

Wireless WAN

Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)

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Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Connections

Power

Connecting a Power Source

Display

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Notes on the LCD screen

HDMI

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

Peripheral device

Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Notes on the LCD screen Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting a High - Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

CD/DVD/BD

Connecting an External Drive

Audio

Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting a High - Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV

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

Internet

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models)

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About the Internet Connection Services Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Starting Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Network (LAN)

LAN

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards About the Internet Connection Services About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) About the Network (LAN)

Wi-Fi

Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Notes on Using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards About the Internet Connection Services Starting Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Disabling the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function

BLUETOOTH

About BLUETOOTH(R) Security Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications

USB

Connecting a USB Device Charging a USB Device

Location information

Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models) Downloading the Location Information (GNSS equipped models)

Wireless WAN

Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models) Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models)

Settings

User account

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Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

VAIO computer

About the ASSIST Button Viewing the System Information Customizing Your VAIO Computer Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Using VAIO Update Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) Updating Your VAIO Computer

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) Changing the LCD Brightness Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Notes on the LCD screen Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image 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) About Built-In Sensors Notes on Built-In Sensors

HDMI

Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port

Peripheral device

Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Notes on the LCD screen Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting a High - Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV