Sony VAIO L Series User manual

Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
VAIO User Guide
L Series
SVL2414
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)
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Apps
Help and Support
Menu
Power
User account
Display
Internet
Password
Store
Windows
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Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
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Windows 8: The Basics
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Keyboard
Remote commander
Mouse
VAIO computer
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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
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Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
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Display
Memory module
Power
VAIO computer
Keyboard
Mouse
Supplied items
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Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
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Setup
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Apps
Internet
Peripheral device
Wi-Fi
Home network
LAN
Store
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Network / Internet
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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
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Connections
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Antenna
Audio
Button
Camera
HDMI
Internet
Memory module
Microphone
Password
Power
Remote commander
Service and support
TV
USB
VAIO computer
Apps
BIOS
CD/DVD/BD
Display
Home network
Keyboard
Menu
Optical digital output
Peripheral device
Recovery
Security
Speakers
Touch panel
User account
VIDEO input
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Settings
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Antenna
Peripheral device
TV
Video
Music
Photo
VIDEO input
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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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View
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CD/DVD/BD
Peripheral device
Video
Music
Photo
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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Playback
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Antenna
Audio
HDMI
Internet
Peripheral device
Power
TV
VAIO computer
Video
Apps
Display
Home network
Music
Photo
Speakers
USB
VIDEO input
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
MONITOR Function
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BIOS
Built-in storage device
CD/DVD/BD
Recovery
Service and support
Backup
Button
Partition
Refresh
VAIO computer
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Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
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Playback
MONITOR Function
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Security
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Backup / Recovery
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BIOS
Password
VAIO computer
Internet
Service and support
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Windows 8: The Basics
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Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
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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
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
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Notifications
Other Operations
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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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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
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Security
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Notifications
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How to Use
Troubleshooting
Hardware
Apps
Network / Internet
Backup / Recovery
Security
Peripheral Devices
Others
VAIO User Guide
L Series
SVL2414
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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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Read This First
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.
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.
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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 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.
Related Topic
About Online Support Website
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Playback
MONITOR Function
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Security
Other Operations
Notifications
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]
You might be looking for the following topics:
About Monitor Software version (MONITOR Function)
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Windows 8: The Basics
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Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Help and Support
Opening Windows Help and Support
You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps.
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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
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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