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
Menu
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

Optical digital output
Connecting a High-Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV
Button
About the ASSIST Button
Recovery
About the ASSIST Button
Camera
Using the Built-in Camera
Internet
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
Password
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
Removing the Power-on Password
Memory module
Viewing the System Information
BIOS
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
About the ASSIST Button
Removing the Power-on Password

Service and support
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Using VAIO Update
Touch panel
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)
Security
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Menu
Opening Control Panel
Windows 8
Using Sleep Mode
Backup / Recovery
VAIO computer
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
About the ASSIST Button
CD/DVD/BD
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices

Button
About the ASSIST Button
Recovery
Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
Recovering from Recovery Media
About Recovery
Creating Recovery Media
Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Notes on Recovery
Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
Recovering from the Recovery Area
About the ASSIST Button
BIOS
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
About the ASSIST Button
Backup
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
Creating a Restore Point
About Types of Backup
About Backup
Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
Service and support
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Built-in storage device

Creating Partitions
Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Partition
Creating Partitions
Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
Refresh
About Recovery
Refreshing Your VAIO Computer
Security
VAIO computer
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Using VAIO Update
Internet
Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer
Password
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
Removing the Power-on Password
BIOS
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password

Removing the Power-on Password
Service and support
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
Using VAIO Update
Other Operations
VAIO computer
About Adding Memory Modules
Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Turning On Your VAIO Computer
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Charge Indicator Status List
Using Sleep Mode
Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
About Sleep Mode
Battery
Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
Charging the Battery Pack
Extending the Battery Life
Charge Indicator Status List
Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
About Sleep Mode

Prolonging the Battery Lifespan
Display
Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Adjusting the Angle of Your VAIO Computer
Keyboard
Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Replacing the AA Battery of the Keyboard
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard
Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States
Camera
Using the Built-in Camera
Notes on the Built-in Camera
Memory module
About Adding Memory Modules
USB
Charging a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
Memory card
Removing SD Memory Cards
About "Memory Stick"
Compatible "Memory Stick"

Inserting "Memory Stick"
Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
Formatting "Memory Stick"
Removing "Memory Stick"
Inserting SD Memory Cards
Notes on Using SD Memory Cards
Built-in storage device
Creating Partitions
Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
Mouse
Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse
Replacing the AA Battery of the Mouse
Touch panel
Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models)
Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models)
Partition
Creating Partitions
Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions)
NFC/One-touch functions
Disabling NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
About One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
Using NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)

Notes on NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models)
About NFC (NFC supported models)
Windows
Opening Windows Help and Support
Windows 8
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Help and Support
Opening Windows Help and Support
Notifications
Read this first
About This Manual
VAIO computer
Checking Supplied Items
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment
Care and maintenance
Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen
Important notice
Trademarks
About the Software License

About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program
Safety Information
Handling the Built-in Storage Device
Service and support
About Online Support Website
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer
Product registration
About Online Support Website
Supplied items
Checking Supplied Items
Security
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Troubleshooting
Hardware
Power
What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on (the power indicator light does not turn on in green)?
Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off?
What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer?
Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer?
What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work (the charge
indicator light blinks fast)?
What should I do if the power indicator light turns on in green when I press the power button but the screen
remains blank?

What should I do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode?
Why does the disc drive indicator light blink during Sleep mode?
What should I do if my VAIO computer does not return to Normal mode with keyboard or mouse operations
during Sleep mode?
What should I do if the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears when I turn on my VAIO computer?
Battery
What should I do if my battery pack is not fully charged?
Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running
on battery power?
What should I do if my battery pack does not work properly?
Display
What should I do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen?
What should I do if my computer screen goes blank?
What should I do if my computer screen flickers or fades to white? (Intel graphics accelerator installed
models)
What should I do if captured images flicker?
What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions?
What should I do if the touch screen does not work correctly? (Touch screen equipped models)
Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
How do I change the LCD brightness?
What should I do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen?
What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen?
Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as those
recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder?
What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output
port?
What should I do if videos are not displayed smoothly?
HDMI