Sony SVL24147CXB User Manual

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VAIO User Guide
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SVL2414
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Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
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MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
Read This First
Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer.
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/VAIO/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil)
Other Operations
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Windows 8: The Basics
Apps Help and Support Menu Power User account
Display Internet Password Store Windows
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Security
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Keyboard Remote commander
Mouse VAIO computer
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Setup
Display Memory module Power VAIO computer
Keyboard Mouse Supplied items
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Connections
Settings
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Network / Internet
Apps Internet Peripheral device Wi-Fi
Home network LAN Store
MONITOR Function
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Security
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Settings
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Connections
Antenna BLUETOOTH Display Headphones Internet LAN Mouse Peripheral device Speakers USB i.LINK
Audio CD/DVD/BD HDMI Home network Keyboard Microphone Optical digital output Power TV Wi-Fi
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Security
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Settings
Antenna Audio Button Camera HDMI Internet Memory module Microphone Password Power Remote commander Service and support
Apps BIOS CD/DVD/BD Display Home network Keyboard Menu Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Security Speakers
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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TV USB VAIO computer
Touch panel User account VIDEO input
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View
Antenna Peripheral device TV Video
Music Photo VIDEO input
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Playback
CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device Video
Music Photo
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MONITOR Function

Antenna Audio HDMI Internet Peripheral device Power TV VAIO computer Video
Apps Display Home network Music Photo Speakers USB VIDEO input
MONITOR Function
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Backup / Recovery

BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support
Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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Security

BIOS Password VAIO computer
Internet Service and support
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Security
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Audio CD/DVD/BD Display Help and Support Keyboard Memory module Partition Power TV USB VIDEO input
Built-in storage device Camera HDMI Home network Memory card Mouse Peripheral device Remote commander Touch panel VAIO computer Windows
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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Notifications
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CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer
Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items
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Security
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VAIO User Guide
L Series
SVL2414
Apps
Network / Internet
Backup / Recovery
Security
Peripheral Devices
Others
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to-date information on your VAIO computer.
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/VAIO/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO/ (Brazil)
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MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
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. [Details] 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.
Security
Other Operations
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On-screen documentation
User Guide - Introduction Version [Details]
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
Printed documentation
Quick Start Guide
An overview of how to set up and get started with your VAIO computer
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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 [Details]
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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 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.
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Apps
Closing Apps
You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below.
Installing Apps from Windows Store
You can install apps from Windows Store.
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.
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files
You can search apps, files, or settings on the charms, and then start your desired apps, files, or settings.
Switching Apps
You can switch between apps that are currently running.
Switching User Accounts
You can switch to another user account by following these steps.
Viewing Running Apps
You can view running apps by displaying the list on the Start screen. [Details]
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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About Monitor Software version (MONITOR Function)
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Help and Support
Opening Windows Help and Support
You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps.
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Menu
About the Start Screen and Menu
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
Opening Control Panel
You can open Control Panel by following these steps.
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.
Opening the Desktop
You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the instruction below.
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Power
Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
You can place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode or shut down/restart the computer by following these steps.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Clock / Timers Settings (MONITOR Function) 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
MONITOR Function
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Security
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User account
About User Account Type
There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft account.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
MONITOR Function
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Display
About the Start Screen and Menu
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
Opening the Desktop
You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the instruction below.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About Pro Picture Setup / Video Input Settings (MONITOR Function) About the Auto Shut-off Settings (MONITOR Function)<TV tuner board installed models> About the Closed Captions (CC) Settings (MONITOR Function)<TV tuner board installed
models> About the Info Banner Settings (MONITOR Function)<TV tuner board installed models> About the Language Settings (MONITOR Function) About the MONITOR Indicator About the Picture Adjustments / Picture Settings (MONITOR Function) About the Scene Select Settings (MONITOR Function) About the Screen Settings (MONITOR Function) About the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models> Adjusting the Angle of the Screen Changing Settings from the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) 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) <TV tuner board installed
models> Displaying Two Pictures side-by-side on the Screen (P&P)<TV tuner board installed
models> Displaying the Menu Screen (MONITOR Function) Enjoying Sounds Only (Picture Off) Enlarging the Text Size (DPI)<Touch screen equipped models> How to Use the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models> Notes on Using the Touch Screen<Touch screen equipped models> Notes on the LCD screen Selecting Display Modes Turning Off the LCD Screen Using the Multiple Monitors Function
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Internet
Installing Apps from Windows Store
You can install apps from Windows Store.
You might be looking for the following topics:
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 Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Stopping Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
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Password
About User Account Type
There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft account.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Removing the Power-on Password Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
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Security
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Notifications
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Store
Installing Apps from Windows Store
You can install apps from Windows Store.
Switching User Accounts
You can switch to another user account by following these steps.
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Security
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Notifications
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Windows
Opening Windows Help and Support
You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps.
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Keyboard
Parts and Controls of the Keyboard
Describes the features of the keyboard, such as keys, buttons and indicator lights.
You might be looking for the following topics:
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 Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Receiver Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations<Touch screen equipped models> Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
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Backup / Recovery
Security
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Notifications
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Remote commander
Parts and Controls of the Remote Commander<TV tuner board installed models>
Describes the features of the remote commander, such as buttons.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Replacing the AA Battery of the Remote Commander<TV tuner board installed models>
MONITOR Function
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Mouse
Parts and Controls of the Mouse
Describes the features of the mouse, such as buttons.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About the Usage Environment for the Mouse Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting the Wireless Receiver Replacing the AA Battery of the Mouse
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
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