Sony VAIO SVL24145CXB User manual

Windows 8 Getting Started
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Other Operations
Searching content
1Tap the Search charm (see cover).
2Enter a keyword (e.g. Control Panel) in the search box.
3Tap Apps,Settings, or Files to narrow the search result.
You can also search from within certain apps, when available.
Entering sleep or shutting down
1Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
2Tap Power, then tap Sleep, Shut down, or Restart.
Switching apps
Swipe in from the left edge.
More about how to use Windows 8
Refer to Windows Help and Support.
1Tap the Search charm (see cover).
2Enter “Help and Support” in the search box, tap Apps,
and then tap the icon.
Screenshots in this guide are examples in English.
Content in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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New Start Screen and Menu
Start screen
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites
that you use the most.
Touch operation
Open the charms, then tap the Start charm.
With a keyboard
Press the (Windows) key.
Charms
Search for apps and files, share content, play content on
other devices or print, and set up your PC.
With a keyboard
Press the (Windows) key and
the Ckey at the same time.
With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-right corner,
then move downward.
Touch operation
Swipe in from the right edge.
Tiles
Tap a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by
adding and rearranging tiles.
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Using Apps
Starting apps
1Tap the Search charm (see cover).
2Enter a keyword in the search box.
3Tap Apps, then tap the app icon.
Opening the apps menu
Touch operation
Swipe up from the bottom edge.
With a mouse/touch pad
Right-click within an app.
Viewing running apps
Touch operation
Swipe in from the left edge until a
small app icon appears, then drag
the icon back towards the left edge.
With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-left corner, then move downward.
Closing apps
1When an app is open, point to the top-center of the screen.
2Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app
disappears from the screen.
Using the Internet
Connecting to Wi-Fi®(Wireless LAN)
1Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
2Tap the network icon.
3Select your wireless network from the list, then tap
Connect.
Opening websites
1On the Start screen, tap the Internet Explorer tile.
2Enter a URL or keyword to search websites.
3To open a new tab, swipe up from the bottom edge to
open the apps menu, then tap the icon.
You can also find the traditional style Internet Explorer on the
desktop.
More on back page
Add apps from Windows Store.
1Connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or
a LAN cable.
2Tap the Store tile on the Start screen, then
browse and install your favorite apps.
Installing apps from Windows Store
Microsoft Account
You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or
services, including Windows Store.
On how to create and what you can do with a Microsoft
account, refer to Windows Help and Support (see back
page).
Enter a URL or keyword
in this box.