Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer. About your VAIO computer’s configuration Parts Description To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online Setup support website. See for more information. Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO Notifications computer.
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In the manual, the (TM) or (R) marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Personal Computer Search VAIO Tap 21 SVT212A11L Print Back Back to Top User Guide Welcome How to Use Congratulations on the purchase of this VAIO computer. This User Guide - Introduction Version provides you with limited information about your VAIO computer.
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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 your VAIO computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP: Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
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Be sure to update your VAIO computer to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Note Your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. To use Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable. 1.
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Windows does not start. Finding Support Information The Sony online support website provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. You can find support information such as the support website URL in Contact & Support on VAIO Care or the supplied Quick Start Guide.
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Touch operation Swipe in from the right edge. Mouse operation Point to the upper-right corner ( ), then move downward ( Keyboard operation Press the (Windows) key and the C key at the same time. Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or Files 1.
Mouse/Touch pad operation Point to the upper-left corner ( ), then move downward ( Keyboard operation Press the (Windows) key and the Tab key at the same time. Switching Apps You can switch between apps that are currently running. Touch operation Display currently running apps, touch your desired app icon, and swipe in from the left edge.
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computer screen. Touch operation Swipe up from the bottom edge. Mouse/Touch pad operation Right-click within an app. Keyboard operation Press the (Windows) key and the Z key at the same time. 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.
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Keyboard operation Press the Alt key and the F4 key at the same time. Installing Apps from Windows Store You can add apps from Windows Store. Internet connection is necessary to access Windows Store. You also need to sign in with a Microsoft account. On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account, refer to Windows Help and Support.
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Back to Top User Guide VAIO Transfer Support How to Use VAIO Transfer Support is a Sony application that uses Windows Easy Transfer included in the Windows operating system and helps you set up your new VAIO computer. List of Topics VAIO Transfer Support lets you easily transfer videos, photos, music, and other data and settings stored on your old computer to your new computer.