Sony SVD1321 manual

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 1 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How to Use Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left, then the keyword from the right [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Troubleshooting Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left, then the keyword from the right pane. The list of FAQs relating to the keyword will be displ[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 List of Topics Headers for all of the topics in this user guide will be displayed. Select the item from the navigation pane on the left. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 4 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer. About your VAIO computer’s confi[...]

  • Page 6

    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 hel[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows 8: The Basics Power Display Internet Password Apps Windows Menu Windows 8 Store Help and Support User accou[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Parts Description VAIO computer Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 8 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Setup VAIO computer Power Battery Display Keyboard Supplied items Windows 8 Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Network / Internet Internet LAN Wi - Fi Apps Store Wireless WAN Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corpor[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connections Power Display HDMI Peripheral device CD/DVD/BD Audio Speakers Headphones Optical digital output Interne[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Settings VAIO computer Power Display HDMI Peripheral device CD/DVD/BD Audio Speakers Microphone Optical digital out[...]

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    Touch panel Location information Sensor Security Menu Windows 8 Pen User account Face Recognition Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 13 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Backup / Recovery VAIO computer CD/DVD/BD Button Recovery BIOS Backup Service and support Built - in storage device[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Security VAIO computer Internet Password BIOS Service and support Face Recognition Go to Page Top Back Back to Top [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Other Operations Power Battery Display Keyboard Touch pad Camera BIOS USB Memory card Built - in storage device Tou[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notifications Read this first VAIO computer Care and maintenance Important notice Service and support Product regis[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Hardware Power Battery Display HDMI Audio Microphone Keyboard Touch pad Camera LAN Wi - Fi BLUETOOTH Password BIOS USB Memory card Software Computer NFC/One- touch functions Locati[...]

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    Sensor Pen Wireless WAN Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 19 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Apps Display Software Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 20 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Network / Internet LAN Wi - Fi BLUETOOTH Wireless WAN Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 21 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Backup / Recovery Recovery Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 22 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Security Password BIOS Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 23 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Peripheral Devices USB Printer Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 24 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How to Use Windows 8: The Basics 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 [...]

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    Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support User account About User Account Types Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account Parts Description VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Bottom Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Back Setup VAIO computer Setting Up an Appropriate Wo[...]

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    Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) About the Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Stopping Wi- Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) About the Internet Connection Services Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models) Inserting a Micro S[...]

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    Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI- Connected Device Peripheral device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Notes on the LCD screen Changing the Sound Output Device Connecting a High- Quality Digital Sound Output Device[...]

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

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    Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Notes on the LCD screen How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) About Built - In Sensors Notes on Built - In Sensors Displaying Clear and Vivid Images (X- Reality for mobile installed models) Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Changing the Resolution (Size) of t[...]

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    Touch pad Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad Camera Using the Built - in Camera (Built - in camera equipped models) Internet Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Password Setting/Changing the Power- on Password Creating/Changing/Remov[...]

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    Windows 8 Using Sleep Mode Pen Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) User account Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account Face Recognition Using Face Recognition Notes on Face Recognition Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition Backup / Recovery VAIO computer About the ASSIST Butto[...]

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    Built - in storage device Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Creating Partitions Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions) 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 C[...]

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    Battery Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Extending the Battery Life About Sleep Mode Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Display Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) Keyboard Entering Char[...]

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    Partition Creating Partitions Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions) NFC/One-touch functions Notes on NFC/One- touch functions (NFC supported models) Disabling NFC/One- touch functions (NFC supported models) About One - touch functions (NFC supported models) About NFC (NFC supported models) Using NFC/One- touch functions (NFC supported models[...]

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    Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer Product registration About Online Support Website Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 36 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Troubleshooting Hardware Power What should I do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode ? Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer? What should [...]

  • Page 38

    Audio What should I do if my microphone does not work ? What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone ? What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones ? What should I do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback? What should I do if I do not hear sound from a digital aud[...]

  • Page 39

    the Internet) ? BLUETOOTH Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow ? Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account ? Why can't I use BLUETOOTH(R) devices when I switch users? What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with ? What shoul[...]

  • Page 40

    Apps Display 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 ? Software What should I do if my game app does not work or it keeps crashing ? Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high - definition videos, such as t[...]

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    What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts) ? What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start) ? What should I do if I cannot start/complete the recovery process ? What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media ? How do I create Recovery Media ? What should I do if I cannot recover my VAI[...]

  • Page 42

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VAIO computer, a[...]

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    rescue, and any repair service you might need. http://www.sony.com/store/ Sony Community Visit our community support site to ask for help and share your knowledge. http://community.sony.com/ Environmental sustainability For Sony’s environmental initiatives and recycling of your products, visit our sustainability site. http://www.sony.com/green/ H[...]

  • Page 44

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of this VAIO computer. This User Guide - Introduction Version provides you with limited information about your VAIO computer. To update this file to the complete version of the User Guide , see Updating the User G[...]

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    Support" in the search box. Connecting to the Internet You will need to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet before updating to the complete version of the User Guide . Before connecting to the Internet Before using the Internet, you will need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting y[...]

  • Page 46

    To use the network (LAN) (LAN port equipped models) You can connect your VAIO computer to networks with a LAN cable. Connect one end of a LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator. Note The connection, setting method, or requ[...]

  • Page 47

    With VAIO Care , you can regularly conduct performance checks and system tune - ups on your VAIO computer to keep it running at optimum level. Start VAIO Care whenever a problem arises. VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures and support information to solve the problem. To start VAIO Care Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.[...]

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    To open the Start screen Touch operation Open the charms, then tap the Start charm. Mouse/Touch pad operation Open the charms, then click the Start charm. Keyboard operation Press the (Windows) key. Opening the Charms Touch operation Swipe in from the right edge. Mouse operation Point to the upper - right corner ( ), then move downward ( ). Keyboar[...]

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    3 . Enter a keyword (e.g. Control Panel ) in the search box ( ). 4 . Select your desired app, setting, or file ( ). 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. Mouse/Touch pad operation Point to the upper - left corner ( ), then move downward ( ). K[...]

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    Display currently running apps and drag your desired app icon from the left edge to the center. Opening the Apps Menu Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app. Follow the instructions below to open the app menu. Hint Open the app menu when an app is displayed on the computer screen. App commands vary depending on the app that i[...]

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    Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below. Hint The app window becomes smaller in the bottom of the screen. Drag the window to the bottom -center edge. Touch operation 1 . When an app is open, point to the top - center of the screen. 2 . Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears fro[...]

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    Windows Help and Support . 1 . Open the Start screen, select the Store tile, and then find an app to install. 2 . Select your desired app. 3 . Follow the on - screen instructions to download and install the app. Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. 1 . Open the charms and select the Search[...]

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    or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates. Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Wi- Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi- Fi Alliance. All other names of system, products, and services are trademarks of[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. 1 . Open the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer automa[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 56 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the m[...]

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    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 videos are not displayed smoothly ? 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 on the computer scr[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Internet Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. Go to Page Top You might be lo[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Password About User Account Types There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Apps Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps. Viewing Running Apps [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. Go to Page[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Menu Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps. About the Start Screen and Menu You[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows 8 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer au[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Store Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps. Installing Apps from[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. G[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 User account About User Account Types There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer, such as but[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO co[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer automa[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 71 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Battery Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard, you need to raise the LCD screen. Go to Page Top You might be l[...]

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    What should I do if videos are not displayed smoothly ? 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 on the computer screen ? What should I do if my computer screen goes blank ? What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer s[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Keyboard Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard, you need to raise the LCD screen. Go to Page Top You might be [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. Go to Page Top Back Back[...]

  • Page 77

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows 8 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer au[...]

  • Page 78

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Internet Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by usin[...]

  • Page 79

    Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card. Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card. About a Security Key for Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is a security protocol for Wi - Fi that encrypts data transmitted[...]

  • Page 80

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 LAN About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfe[...]

  • Page 81

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wi-Fi Notes on Using the Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Before using the Wi - Fi function, read the following p[...]

  • Page 82

    © 2013 Sony Corporation 82 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. Go to Page Top You might be lookin[...]

  • Page 84

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Store Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store. Go to Page Top You might be looki[...]

  • Page 85

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wireless WAN Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) You can stop wireless WAN (WWAN) c[...]

  • Page 86

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source. Go to Page Top You might be looki[...]

  • Page 87

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer [...]

  • Page 88

    What should I do if captured images flicker? Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor- quality images ? What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions ? What should I do if color gradients are not displayed correctly on my computer screen ? Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play [...]

  • Page 89

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 HDMI Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer wit[...]

  • Page 90

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Peripheral device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO[...]

  • Page 91

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 CD/DVD/BD Connecting an External Drive Connect an external disc drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on your VAIO[...]

  • Page 92

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Audio Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO c[...]

  • Page 93

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Speakers Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset You can connect external sound output devices (such as spe[...]

  • Page 94

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Headphones Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset You can connect external sound output devices (such as s[...]

  • Page 95

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Optical digital output Connecting a High - Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV [...]

  • Page 96

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Internet About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and tr[...]

  • Page 97

    About a Security Key for Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is a security protocol for Wi - Fi that encrypts data transmitted on Wi- Fi. It is also referred to as an encryption key or a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key. Starting Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications You can establish Wi - Fi communications between your VAIO computer and [...]

  • Page 98

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 LAN About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfe[...]

  • Page 99

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wi-Fi Notes on Using the Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Before using the Wi - Fi function, read the following p[...]

  • Page 100

    © 2013 Sony Corporation 100 Search[...]

  • Page 101

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BLUETOOTH Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Before using the BLUETOOTH function, read the following precauti[...]

  • Page 102

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 USB Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive,[...]

  • Page 103

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Location information Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models) You can disable the [...]

  • Page 104

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wireless WAN Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) You can stop wireless WAN (WWAN) c[...]

  • Page 105

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer [...]

  • Page 106

    © 2013 Sony Corporation 106 Search[...]

  • Page 107

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power Selecting a Power Plan Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power cons[...]

  • Page 108

    © 2013 Sony Corporation 108 Search[...]

  • Page 109

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models) Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and icon [...]

  • Page 110

    Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Your VAIO computer measures ambient light intensity to adjust the LCD brightness automatically. Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI - Connected Device You can change the screen resolution or size of your VAIO computer’s screen image displayed on an external display, such as a TV[...]

  • Page 111

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 HDMI Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer wit[...]

  • Page 112

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Peripheral device Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO[...]

  • Page 113

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 CD/DVD/BD Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, s[...]

  • Page 114

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Audio Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. Changing the So[...]

  • Page 115

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Speakers Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. Go to Page T[...]

  • Page 116

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Microphone Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone. Go to Page Top You mi[...]

  • Page 117

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Optical digital output Connecting a High - Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV [...]

  • Page 118

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Button About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to s[...]

  • Page 119

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Recovery About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to[...]

  • Page 120

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Keyboard Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings (Keyboard backlight equipped models) You can turn on and off the [...]

  • Page 121

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Touch pad Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function You can enable/disable the gesture function of the touch pad on y[...]

  • Page 122

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Camera Using the Built - in Camera (Built - in camera equipped models) You can make a video call through the Intern[...]

  • Page 123

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Internet Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by usin[...]

  • Page 124

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Password Setting/Changing the Power - on Password You can set a password (power - on password) for booting up your [...]

  • Page 125

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Memory module Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer. Go to Page [...]

  • Page 126

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to sol[...]

  • Page 127

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you can perform the[...]

  • Page 128

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Touch panel Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models) Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and i[...]

  • Page 129

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Location information Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models) You can disable the [...]

  • Page 130

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Sensor About Built - In Sensors A built - in accelerometer, digital compass (magnetometer), and gyro sensor enable [...]

  • Page 131

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhan[...]

  • Page 132

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Menu Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps. Go to Page Top You might be looking[...]

  • Page 133

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows 8 Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer’[...]

  • Page 134

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Pen Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) By detaching the supplie[...]

  • Page 135

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 User account Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8, you can switch between a local acc[...]

  • Page 136

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Face Recognition Using Face Recognition Face recognition provides you with secure, convenient functions. Notes on F[...]

  • Page 137

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer [...]

  • Page 138

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 CD/DVD/BD Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, s[...]

  • Page 139

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Button About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to s[...]

  • Page 140

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Recovery About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to[...]

  • Page 141

    What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts) ? What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start) ? What should I do if I cannot start/complete the recovery process ? What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media ? How do I create Recovery Media ? What should I do if I cannot recover my VAI[...]

  • Page 142

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to sol[...]

  • Page 143

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Backup About Types of Backup You can use the Windows Backup and Restore feature to back up your valuable data. Abou[...]

  • Page 144

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you can perform the[...]

  • Page 145

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Built-in storage device Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Your built- in storage device contains the [...]

  • Page 146

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Partition Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions. Creating Other Drives (Modifying Parti[...]

  • Page 147

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Refresh About Recovery Recovery is the process of restoring the built - in storage device back to its original fact[...]

  • Page 148

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you can perform the follo[...]

  • Page 149

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Internet Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by usin[...]

  • Page 150

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Password Setting/Changing the Power - on Password You can set a password (power - on password) for booting up your [...]

  • Page 151

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS Setting/Changing the Power - on Password You can set a password (power - on password) for booting up your VAIO[...]

  • Page 152

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Service and support Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care, you can perform the[...]

  • Page 153

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Face Recognition Using Face Recognition Face recognition provides you with secure, convenient functions. Notes on F[...]

  • Page 154

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer automa[...]

  • Page 155

    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) ? Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off ? What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer? What should I do if the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears when I turn on my VAIO computer? What should I do[...]

  • Page 156

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Battery Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light turns on or blinks differently according to conditi[...]

  • Page 157

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) Before using the touch screen, read the foll[...]

  • Page 158

    definition videos, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder ? What should I do if my computer screen flickers or fades to white ? 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 videos are not displayed smoothly ? What should I do if no ima[...]

  • Page 159

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models) You can operate the on - s[...]

  • Page 160

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Touch pad Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad, you can move the pointer on the computer scr[...]

  • Page 161

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Camera Notes on the Built - in Camera (Built - in camera equipped models) Using the Built - in Camera (Built - in c[...]

  • Page 162

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS Using Intel(R) Anti - Theft Technology (Intel(R) Anti - Theft Technology supported models) You can change the [...]

  • Page 163

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 USB Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive,[...]

  • Page 164

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Memory card Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Before using "Memory Stick", read the following preca[...]

  • Page 165

    © 2013 Sony Corporation 165 Search[...]

  • Page 166

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Built-in storage device Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions. Creating Other Drives (M[...]

  • Page 167

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Touch panel Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) Before using the touch screen, read the [...]

  • Page 168

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Partition Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions. Creating Other Drives (Modifying Parti[...]

  • Page 169

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 NFC/One-touch functions Notes on NFC/One - touch functions (NFC supported models) Before using the NFC/One - touch [...]

  • Page 170

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. Go to Page[...]

  • Page 171

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Windows 8 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer au[...]

  • Page 172

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Help and Support Opening Windows Help and Support You can open Windows Help and Support by following these steps. G[...]

  • Page 173

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Pen How to Use the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) Using the supplied pen (Digitizer Stylus), you can operat[...]

  • Page 174

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Read this first Read This First Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer. Go to Page Top Back Back[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 VAIO computer Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO co[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Care and maintenance Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer, read the following [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Important notice Safety Information Refer to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information. Handling t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Service and support About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your VA[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Product registration About Online Support Website The online support website provides information concerning your V[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Supplied items Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. Go to Page Top Back Back[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Security Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhan[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Power What should I do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode ? Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Battery Why cannot I fully charge my battery pack ? Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power ? Go to Pa[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display Why doesn’t the computer screen rotate ? Why does the LCD brightness automatically change ? What should I do if captured images flicker ? Why does the viewfinder show no [...]

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    About the Start Screen and Menu Opening the Desktop Raising the LCD Screen Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port Selecting Display Modes Using the Multiple Monitors Function Notes on the LCD screen Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI- Connected Device Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models) Notes on [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 HDMI What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics:[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Audio What should I do if my microphone does not work ? What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone ? What should I do if I do not hear so[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work ? What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone ? Go to Page Top You might be loo[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Keyboard What should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong? What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard ? What should I do if my VAIO computer scree[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Touch pad Why can't I use the touch pad ? How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad ? How do I disable the touch pad ? What should I do if m[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Camera What should I do if captured images flicker ? Why is the video input from the built - in camera suspended momentarily ? Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor - qual[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 LAN How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built - in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer ? What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio trac[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wi-Fi How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built - in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer ? What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tr[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BLUETOOTH Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow ? Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account ? Why ca[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Password What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power - on password three times consecutively ? What should[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS What should I do if I forget the power - on password to start my VAIO computer ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Setting/[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 USB What should I do if I cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Connecting a[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Memory card Why can't I write data to a memory card? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Inserting SD Memory [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Software 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 ? Go to Page Top [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Computer Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power ? Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corpor[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 NFC/One-touch functions What should I do if I cannot use NFC/One- touch functions ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Notes on NFC/One- touch functions [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Location information What should I do if I cannot download the location information ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Disabling the Download of the Lo[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Sensor Why doesn’t the computer screen rotate ? Why doesn’t the built - in digital compass show the correct direction ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following to[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Pen Why does the message " The digitizer stylus (pen) has been pulled out. " appear even when I do not detach the pen ? Why doesn’t my preferred app start when I detach[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wireless WAN What should I do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Stopping Wireless WAN Communicat[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Display 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 ? Go to Page Top Y[...]

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    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 on the computer screen ? What should I do if my computer screen goes blank ? What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen ? Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 208 Sear[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Software What should I do if my game app does not work or it keeps crashing? Why do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high- definition videos, such as tho[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 LAN How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built - in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer ? What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio trac[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wi-Fi How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built - in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer ? What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tr[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BLUETOOTH Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow ? Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account ? Why ca[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Wireless WAN What should I do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: Stopping Wireless WAN Communicat[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Recovery What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start) ? What should I do i[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Password What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power - on password three times consecutively ? What should[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 BIOS What should I do if I forget the power - on password to start my VAIO computer ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: About the ASSIST Button Setting/[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 USB What should I do if I cannot print a document ? What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device ? Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Printer What should I do if I cannot print a document ? What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device ? Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Sony Corpor[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown) By default, your VAIO computer automa[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Restarting Your VAIO Computer After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer, you may[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting You can place your VAIO computer into Sleep mode or shut do[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using Sleep Mode In Sleep mode, you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer’s st[...]

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    Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on Sleep Mode Extending the Battery Life Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 223 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Start Screen and Menu You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the mos[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Opening the Desktop You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Installing Apps from Windows Store You can install apps from Windows Store . You will need a Microsoft accoun[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About User Account Types There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a M[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account an[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Switching User Accounts You can switch to another user account by following these steps. 1 . Open the Start s[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Viewing Running Apps You can view running apps by displaying the list on the Start screen. See About the Star[...]

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    Related Topic Searching/Starting Apps , Settings , or Files Opening the App Menu Closing Apps Switching Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 232 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Searching/Starting Apps , Settings , or Files You can search apps, files, or settings on the charms, and then[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Closing Apps You can close currently running apps by following the instruction below. Touch operation (Touch [...]

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    Searching/Starting Apps , Settings , or Files Viewing Running Apps Opening the App Menu Switching Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 235 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Opening the App Menu Many apps have app menus that you can use to control your app. Follow the instructions b[...]

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    Switching Apps Installing Apps from Windows Store Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 237 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Switching Apps You can switch between apps that are currently running. Touch operation (Touch screen equipped[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Opening Control Panel You can open Control Panel by following these steps. 1 . Open the charms and select the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Opening the Charms You can open the charms to search for apps and files, share content, play content on other[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Parts and Controls on the Front Describes the features on the front of the VAIO computer, such as buttons and[...]

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    Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom Parts and Controls on the Back Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 242 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the VAIO computer. Note The memory o[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Parts and Controls on the Sides Describes the features on the sides of the VAIO computer, such as connection [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Parts and Controls on the Back Describes the features on the back of the VAIO computer, such as connection po[...]

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    Note If the battery off button is pressed while the VAIO computer is running, unsaved data may be lost. Be sure to save your working data and turn off the VAIO computer before pressing the battery off button. The air exhaust vent may get hot during use. Take care when touching it. Go to Page Top Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Front Parts a[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment This topic describes where to or not to place your VAIO computer a[...]

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    backwards. Viewing angle of the computer screen Use the screen tilting feature to find the best position. Make sure the computer screen is at or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of your VAIO computer. Adjust the brightness level of the display as well. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt and brig[...]

  • Page 249

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use. AC adapter Power cord Digitizer s[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Raising the LCD Screen To use the keyboard, you need to raise the LCD screen. 1 . Place your VAIO computer wi[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when th[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Turning On Your VAIO Computer Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows. Carefully read the precautions in [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting a Power Source Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source. Carefully read the precautions in[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using the Battery Pack Before using the battery pack, read the following precautions for correct use[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Antivirus App for Your VAIO Computer Protect your VAIO computer against computer viruses by using t[...]

  • Page 258

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Network (LAN) The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and trans[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using the Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function Before using the Wi - Fi function, read the following pr[...]

  • Page 260

    IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are other typical LAN security mechanis[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Disabling the Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Function You can disable the Wi - Fi function by following these steps[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Stopping Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) You can stop wireless WAN (WWAN) communic[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Wi- Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Stopping Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications You can stop Wi - Fi communications by following these steps[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Starting Wireless WAN Communications (Wireless WAN equipped models) You can establish wireless WAN (WWAN) com[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Internet Connection Services The following types of Internet connection services are available. You[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Before Using the Wireless WAN (Wireless WAN equipped models) A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a widespread commun[...]

  • Page 269

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Inserting a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) This topic explains how to insert a micro SIM card.[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 270 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Removing a Micro SIM Card (Wireless WAN equipped models) This topic explains how to remove a micro SIM card. [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About a Security Key for Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) A security key is a security protocol for Wi - Fi that encry[...]

  • Page 274

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Starting Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications You can establish Wi - Fi communications between your VAIO c[...]

  • Page 275

    more information on Airplane mode . Once you connect your VAIO computer to the access point by entering the security key, the access point will be registered in the computer. You do not have to enter the security key for subsequent connections. Go to Page Top Related Topic About the Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards Stopping Wi- Fi(R) (Wireless L[...]

  • Page 276

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer wi[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 277 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Selecting Display Modes You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on the LCD screen Read the following precautions for correct use of the LCD screen. The LCD screen is m[...]

  • Page 281

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image on an HDMI -Connected Device You can change the screen res[...]

  • Page 282

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Changing the Sound Output Device If there is no sound coming from an external device connected to your VAIO c[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting a High -Quality Digital Sound Output Device between Your VAIO Computer and a TV You can connect a [...]

  • Page 284

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting an External Drive Connect an external disc drive or hard disk drive to a USB port on your VAIO com[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting External Speakers/Headphones/Headset You can connect external sound output devices (such as speake[...]

  • Page 286

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Before using the BLUETOOTH function, read the following precautions [...]

  • Page 287

    individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures may vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. Not all BLUETOOTH devices are guaranteed of compatibility with your VAIO computer. If you urgently need to disable the BLUETOOTH function, turn off your VAIO computer. Go to Page Top Related Topic About the BLUETOOT[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About BLUETOOTH(R) Security The BLUETOOTH wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows yo[...]

  • Page 289

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications You can stop BLUETOOTH communications by following these steps. 1 . Open[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH(R) Device such as a Mouse You can connect BLUETOOTH devices to your VAIO[...]

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    Go to Page Top Related Topic About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function Stopping BLUETOOTH(R) Communications Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH(R) Function About BLUETOOTH(R) Security Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 291 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the BLUETOOTH(R) Function You can establish wireless communications between your VAIO computer and othe[...]

  • Page 293

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk driv[...]

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    Related Topic Connecting an External Drive Charging a USB Device Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 294 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Charging a USB Device You can charge a USB device even while your VAIO computer is off or in Sleep mode by en[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Disabling the Download of the Location Information (GNSS equipped models) You can disable the download of the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Downloading the Location Information (GNSS equipped models) You can download the location information of your[...]

  • Page 298

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to so[...]

  • Page 299

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care) With VAIO Care , you can perform the following op[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using VAIO Update VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information, such as im[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Viewing the System Information You can view the system information of your VAIO computer. 1 . Start VAIO Care[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Control Center allows you to access system information and to change sett[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Selecting a Power Plan Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power cons[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Sleep Mode Read the following precautions before using Sleep mode. Some USB devices may not support [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using the Power Source Read the following precautions before using the power source. Notes on the AC[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Enlarging the Text Size (DPI) (Touch screen equipped models) Changing the DPI to enlarge the text and icon si[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) Before using the touch screen, read the follow[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Changing the Resolution (Size) of the Screen Image You can change the screen resolution to adjust the size of[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How to Use the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) You can tap the touch screen or make a simple moti[...]

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    To rotate an image such as a photo (rotate) Put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in circles to rotate an image, such as a photo. You cannot rotate images depending on the apps you are using. To select by swiping Slide your finger in short distance in the direction that the screen does not scroll. You can select an item, such as an app[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Built -In Sensors A built - in accelerometer, digital compass (magnetometer), and gyro sensor enable yo[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Built-In Sensors Before using built- in sensors, read the following precautions for correct use. Not[...]

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    such a case, you need to calibrate the digital compass. Move away from materials that cause magnetic interference, such as metallic products or magnets, and perform the following operations while running an app that uses the digital compass. On the pen supplied models, perform the operations while keeping the pen away from your VAIO computer. Place[...]

  • Page 317

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Displaying Clear and Vivid Images (X -Reality for mobile installed models) You can display clear and vivid im[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Adjusting the LCD Brightness Automatically Your VAIO computer measures ambient light intensity to adjust the [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Changing the LCD Brightness You can adjust the LCD brightness. 1 . Press the Fn + F5 keys or Fn + F6 keys. To[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Adjusting the Speakers Volume You can change the volume level of the speakers and headphones. To adjust the v[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Adjusting the Volume in Windows You can adjust the volume on each device and app from Control Panel . 1 . Ope[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Adjusting the Microphone Volume You can adjust the volume level of the microphone. 1 . Open Control Panel and[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Changing the Keyboard Backlight Settings (Keyboard backlight equipped models) You can turn on and off the key[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function You can enable/disable the gesture function of the touch pad on your [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad You can disable the tapping function to avoid unintentional c[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad You can enable/disable the touch pad on your VAIO computer. 1 . Press and ho[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Touch Pad By sliding your finger on the touch pad, you can move the pointer on the computer screen.[...]

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    To back or forward without moving the pointer While viewing websites, pictures, etc., put three fingers on the touch pad and slide them from side to side to perform the back/forward operation without moving the pointer. To zoom in or out While viewing websites, pictures, etc., pinch on the touch pad with two fingers for zooming. Pinch open to zoom [...]

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    Related Topic Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad Disabling the Tapping Function on the Touch Pad Enabling/Disabling the Gesture Function Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 329 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Built -in Camera (Built -in camera equipped models) You can make a video call through the Internet [...]

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    Notes on the Built- in Camera (Built - in camera equipped models) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 331 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Setting/Changing the Power -on Password You can set a password (power - on password) for booting up your VAIO[...]

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    Related Topic Removing the Power - on Password Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password What should I do if I forget the power- on password to start my VAIO computer? Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 333 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO c[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Removing the Power -on Password If power- on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer ne[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of en[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using Intel(R) Anti -Theft Technology (Intel(R) Anti- Theft Technology supported models) You can change the I[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) By detaching the suppl[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using Face Recognition Face recognition provides you with secure, convenient functions. You can use the follo[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Face Recognition Read the following precautions before using face recognition. Face recognition is n[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space Your built- in storage device contains the recovery area wher[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Recovering from Recovery Media If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery M[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Creating Recovery Media Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media. You can use DVDs, Blu - ray D[...]

  • Page 345

    Notes on creating Recovery Media Recovery Media is specific to your VAIO computer of which it was created. You cannot refresh your VAIO computer using Recovery Media. Create Recovery Media immediately after your VAIO computer is ready for use. In the following cases, you may not be able to recover the computer from the recovery area and Recovery Me[...]

  • Page 346

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area Your built- in storage device contains the recovery area where the d[...]

  • Page 347

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Recovery Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer. Important notes o[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Recovery Recovery is the process of restoring the built - in storage device back to its original factor[...]

  • Page 350

    You can also recover your VAIO computer from Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE). What is a recovery area? The recovery area on the built- in storage device contains data for system and app recovery. Typically, you cannot modify or delete data in this area, however, there are commercially available apps designed for this purpose. Why do I hav[...]

  • Page 351

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Recovering from the Recovery Area You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area on the built - in[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Refreshing Your VAIO Computer If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the r[...]

  • Page 353

    Program Files(x86) ProgramData Users(User name)AppData Note Save important data in advance. Copyright protected data, such as digital broadcast data or music files organized by digital media playback apps may not be available, even if the data is retained in the same location after you refresh your VAIO computer. Refer to the help file include[...]

  • Page 354

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Types of Backup You can use the Windows Backup and Restore feature to back up your valuable data. There[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Backup The backup process creates a backup copy of your data stored on the built - in storage device an[...]

  • Page 357

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Creating a Restore Point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to a previous stat[...]

  • Page 358

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows When you cannot start Windows, f[...]

  • Page 359

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows If you cannot start Windows, back up your data with VAIO C[...]

  • Page 360

    process. Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions . Your VAIO computer automatically restarts 72 hours after VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions starts. If 72 hours have passed during the backup process, the process will be stopped and the computer wil[...]

  • Page 361

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool You can use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore files previousl[...]

  • Page 362

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Creating Partitions This topic describes how to create partitions. Note If you reduce the volume of the C: dr[...]

  • Page 363

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Creating Other Drives (Modifying Partitions) Partitions are divided areas on your built- in storage device. D[...]

  • Page 364

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Charge Indicator Status List The charge indicator light turns on or blinks differently according to condition[...]

  • Page 365

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About Sleep Mode Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer’s state, including data you[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Extending the Battery Life When your VAIO computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery li[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery pack is consumable. The capacity gradually declines through [...]

  • Page 368

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Touch Screen (Touch screen equipped models) The touch screen enables direct interaction with your V[...]

  • Page 369

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations (Touch screen equipped models) You can operate the on - scre[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to p[...]

  • Page 371

    For information on shortcut keys combined with the (Windows) key, etc., refer to Windows Help and Support ( Opening Windows Help and Support ). Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 371 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on the Built -in Camera (Built -in camera equipped models) Do not scratch or soil the area on and aroun[...]

  • Page 373

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Before using "Memory Stick", read the following precautions[...]

  • Page 374

    Notes on Using "Memory Stick Duo" When using "Memory Stick Duo", do not use a fine- tipped pen to write on the label adhered to "Memory Stick Duo". Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components. Notes on Using "Memory Stick Micro" Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), b[...]

  • Page 375

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Inserting SD Memory Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on Using SD Memory Cards Before using SD memory cards, read the following precautions for correct use. [...]

  • Page 378

    compatible with the computer. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may get stuck in the slot, causing damage to your VAIO computer. Some types of SD memory cards, for example ones with the UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer fe[...]

  • Page 379

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Removing SD Memory Cards This topic explains how to remove an SD memory card. 1 . Locate the SD memory card s[...]

  • Page 380

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Removing "Memory Stick" This topic explains how to remove "Memory Stick". 1 . Locate the [...]

  • Page 381

    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Compatible "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick" slot on your VAIO computer can accommodate t[...]

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    Removing "Memory Stick" Formatting "Memory Stick" Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 382 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Inserting "Memory Stick" This topic explains how to insert "Memory Stick". 1 . Locate the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Formatting "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted in the specific FAT format by defau[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 386 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording me[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Notes on NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models) Before using the NFC/One - touch functions, read the [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Disabling NFC/One -touch functions (NFC supported models) You can disable NFC/One- touch functions by followi[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About One -touch functions (NFC supported models) One - touch functions are Sony original functions which use[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About NFC (NFC supported models) Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short - range wireless technology. The c[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using NFC/One-touch functions (NFC supported models) Easily connect an NFC/One - touch functions supported de[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How to Use the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) Using the supplied pen (Digitizer Stylus), you can oper[...]

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    You can also perform the same operation by holding the pen at the desired point for a few seconds. To drag (move an item) Gently place the pen on the item to be moved, then drag the item on the screen to move it. To erase text Depending on the app, you may erase text. Press and hold down the upper button of the pen, gently place the pen on the firs[...]

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    Depending on the screen, you may not be able to use the pen to scroll the screen. This pen does not have a power supply switch. Insert the required battery in the pen to operate. If the pen does not function correctly, replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery of the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) for more information. The writing feel[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Replacing the Battery of the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) Replace the battery when the pen (Digitiz[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Replacing the Nib (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) The writing feeling of the supplied nib differs from the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Pen Stand (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) You can keep the supplied pen (Digitizer Stylus) stand[...]

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    Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 399 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Using the Pen Hook (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) By using the pen hook, you can carry your VAIO computer[...]

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    How to Use the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) Starting Your Preferred App when You Detach the Pen (Digitizer Stylus supplied models) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation 401 Search[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen (Active Clip) With Active Clip , you can easily clip an im[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Cleaning Your VAIO computer/LCD screen Before cleaning your VAIO computer, read the following precautions for[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Safety Information Refer to the supplied safety manual for detailed safety information. Computer If you drop [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Handling the Built -in Storage Device The built- in storage device (hard disk drive or solid state drive) has[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the Software License This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Trademarks © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without writte[...]

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    is licensed by Koozyt, Inc. "AVCHD" is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 About the International ENERGY STAR(R) Program The following information is applicable to ENERGY STAR qualifi[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Solving Common Problems with Your VAIO Computer If you have any problem operating your VAIO computer, try the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode ? You cannot place your VAIO computer into Hibernate mode from the charm[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer ? If another message on how to solve the problem appears after the first message, follow t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 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) ? Your VAIO computer may not recognize the ba[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off? When the battery pack is running out of power, your VAIO computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and eventually turns o[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer ? Follow any of these procedures to exit all running apps and then turn off your VAIO computer again. Drag the app from[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears when I turn on my VAIO computer ? You may have accidently pressed the ASSIST button rather than the (Power) but[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on ? Make sure all cables are securely connected to devices, such as between your VAIO computer and the AC adapter; the AC [...]

  • Page 419

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if the screen remains blank when I press the power button ? Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. An external display may be[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why cannot I fully charge my battery pack ? The battery care function is enabled. Start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in the Power and Battery window. To start [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power ? While your VAIO computer is running on battery power, [...]

  • Page 422

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why doesn’t the computer screen rotate ? The screen rotation is disabled while your VAIO computer is connected to an external display. If you connect the computer to an ext[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why does the LCD brightness automatically change ? The automatic brightness adjustment function is enabled. Disable the function in VAIO Control Center . See Adjusting the LC[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if captured images flicker? This problem occurs when you use the built- in camera under fluorescent lights and is due to a mismatch between the lighting outp[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor - quality images ? Some camera apps may not work correctly when another camera app is running. Exit the current app before star[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? The effect settings on your app may cause dropped frames. Refer to the help file included [...]

  • Page 427

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if color gradients are not displayed correctly on my computer screen ? Depending on the model you purchased, your computer screen may not temporarily display[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 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 ? Playing high - def[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my computer screen flickers or fades to white? Depending on the model you purchased, the computer screen may flicker or fade to white when the power savin[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How do I change the LCD brightness ? Press the Fn + F5 or Fn + F6 keys to adjust the LCD brightness of your VAIO computer. See Changing the LCD Brightness for more informatio[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if no image is displayed on my external display or TV screen ? Press the Fn + F7 keys several times to select your desired display output, and then press the[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if videos are not displayed smoothly ? It is recommended you disable your screen saver. If the screen saver is enabled, it may be activated during DVD playba[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port ? Reconnect the HDMI cable (not supplied). See Connecting a TV[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if videos are not displayed on the computer screen ? Your VAIO computer may not have sufficient video memory to display high resolution videos. In such a cas[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my computer screen goes blank? Make sure your VAIO computer is on and not in a power saving mode. See Using Sleep Mode for more information. Make sure you[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen ? Check that the text size is set to 100%. If not, some items, for example an app menu, may not be displayed [...]

  • Page 437

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my microphone does not work? Check if your microphone is selected as a recording device. Open Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound . (To open Contr[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I hear microphone feedback from speakers when using my microphone ? Microphone feedback may occur when your microphone receives the sound from a sound out[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I do not hear sound from speakers or headphones ? Check if the volume from speakers or headphones is not minimized. Keep pressing the Fn + F4 keys to turn[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if sound interruptions occur during video or audio playback ? Sound interruptions may occur when the CPU load is high. In this case, reduce the CPU load by e[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I do not hear sound from a digital audio device connected to the digital output port, such as the HDMI output port ? To output sound from a digital audio [...]

  • Page 442

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my keyboard configuration is wrong ? The language layout of your keyboard is labeled on the packaging box. If you choose a different regional keyboard whe[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with my keyboard ? Check if the Caps Lock indicator light on the Caps Lock key is on or off. When the indicator light is[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer screen freezes ? Restart your VAIO computer. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys, select ( Shut down ) in the lower right corner of the co[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if the pointer does not move? If your finger reaches an edge of the touch pad, the pointer will not move. You will need to lift your finger, and then place i[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why can't I use the touch pad? The touch pad is disabled. Press the Fn + F1 keys to enable the touch pad. See Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad for more information. Alte[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How do I avoid unintentional clicks caused by a light touch on the touch pad ? To avoid unintentional operation, disable the tapping function. See Disabling the Tapping Funct[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How do I disable the touch pad ? Press the Fn + F1 keys to disable the touch pad. See Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad for more information. Alternatively, start VAIO Control[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why is the video input from the built -in camera suspended momentarily ? The video input may be suspended momentarily if: A shortcut key with the Fn key is used. The CPU load[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why are captured images poor in quality ? Images captured under fluorescent light may contain light reflections. A dark portion in captured images may contain noise. The area[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How can I find the physical address (MAC address) of the built -in wireless network interface of my VAIO computer ? If MAC address filtering of your access point is enabled, [...]

  • Page 452

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot play back movies or audio tracks received via Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN), or their playback is interrupted ? Why is the data transfer speed slow ? M[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot use the Wi -Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function ? Enable the Wi- Fi function. Open the charms and select the Settings charm. Select Change PC settings [...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I do not know the SSID or security key for the access point? You can find the key in the setting screen of your access point. Refer to the manual that cam[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet) ? See What should I do if I cannot use the Wi - Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function? . Ma[...]

  • Page 456

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why is my BLUETOOTH(R) connection slow? Data transfer speed depends on obstructions and/or the distance between the two devices, radio wave quality, and the device configurat[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why can't I use the BLUETOOTH(R) function when I sign in to my VAIO computer as a user with a standard user account ? The BLUETOOTH function may not be available to a us[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why can't I use BLUETOOTH(R) devices when I switch users ? If you switch users without signing out from your system, BLUETOOTH devices will not work. Be sure to sign out[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with? Shorten the distance between your VAIO computer and the BLUETOOTH device within 33 feet/[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if the BLUETOOTH(R) icon is not displayed in the desktop notification area? Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled. Open the charms and select the Setti[...]

  • Page 461

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer ? See What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with ?[...]

  • Page 462

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot use the BLUETOOTH(R) function ? Make sure the BLUETOOTH function is enabled. Open the charms and select the Settings charm. Select Change PC sett[...]

  • Page 463

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power -on password three times consecutively ? Press and hold [...]

  • Page 464

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I forget the power -on password to start my VAIO computer ? If you forget the password ( Setting/Changing the Power- on Password ), you cannot start your [...]

  • Page 465

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I forget the Windows password ? The Windows password is case - sensitive. Check your password and enter again. Log on using a user account that has system[...]

  • Page 466

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot charge the device connected to the USB port that supports USB charging ? Make sure that the USB Charging setting is enabled. See Charging a USB D[...]

  • Page 467

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why can't I write data to a memory card ? Some types of memory cards are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from unintentional erasure or overwri[...]

  • Page 468

    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot use NFC/One -touch functions ? Bring your NFC/One - touch functions supported device toward your VAIO computer as close as possible. If the NFC/O[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot download the location information ? Check that the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) settings are correctly configured. See Downloading t[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why doesn’t the built -in digital compass show the correct direction ? The built- in digital compass works by detecting a magnetic direction. Do not rely solely on the loca[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why does the message " The digitizer stylus (pen) has been pulled out." appear even when I do not detach the pen ? You can set up your VAIO computer to start your p[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Why doesn’t my preferred app start when I detach the pen (Digitizer Stylus) ? You may have changed the file name or path for the specified app or uninstalled the app. Assig[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN ? Make sure the battery pack is charged. Make sure the micro SIM card is 3G or LTE data enabled and ac[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my game app does not work or it keeps crashing ? Check the website of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. Make sure you have install[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows starts)? Try the suggestions below: Start VAIO Care to search for a solution. See Keeping Your VAIO Computer in[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer becomes unstable (Windows does not start) ? Try the suggestions below: Restore computer system files. Use the restore point that you crea[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot start/complete the recovery process? Disconnect all unnecessary external devices from your VAIO computer. Try the suggestions below: Check the co[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot create Recovery Media ? Try the suggestions below: Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update . See Using VAIO Update for more inf[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How do I create Recovery Media ? You can create Recovery Media using VAIO Care . See Creating Recovery Media for more information. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top © 2013 Son[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot recover my VAIO computer from the recovery area? Recover your VAIO computer from Recovery Media if you have used apps to modify the recovery area[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How can I restore my VAIO computer system to its factory default settings ? There are two ways to recover your VAIO computer system: Recovering from Recovery Media and Recove[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 How can I reinstall the original apps and drivers ? You can restore the preinstalled apps and drivers using VAIO Care . To restore them, start VAIO Care ( Keeping Your VAIO C[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if I cannot print a document ? Make sure the printer settings are correctly configured. For information on the printer settings, refer to the manual that cam[...]

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    User Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Apps Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices List of Topics Print Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 What should I do if my VAIO computer does not recognize the USB device ? Check if the USB device is on and using its own power supply. If you are using a digital camera, chec[...]