Sony VAIO Tap 21 Manuale utente

User Guide

How to Use

List of Topics

How to Use

Personal Computer

VAIO Tap 21 SVT212A12L

How to Use

Parts Description

VAIO computer

Parts and Controls on the Back

Parts and Controls on the Sides

Parts and Controls on the Front

Keyboard

Parts and Controls of the Keyboard

Mouse

Parts and Controls of the Mouse

Setup

VAIO computer

Closing the Stand

Setting the Stand

Display

Adjusting the Angle of the Screen

Notifications

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How to Use

Parts Description

Setup

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Personal Computer

VAIO Tap 21 SVT212A12L

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Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO(R) computer.

About your VAIO computer’s configuration

To find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online

support website. See for more information.

Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your VAIO

computer.

Features

Available features vary depending on the model or options you selected. Not all

features described in this manual are available depending on your model.

Illustrations

Illustrations, photos, or screenshots in this manual may look slightly different

depending on the model or options you selected.

Apps

The preinstalled apps may vary depending on the model or options you selected.

The apps described in this manual may not be preinstalled on your VAIO

computer.

Supplied manuals

The following manuals are supplied with your VAIO computer.

On-screen documentation

User Guide - Introduction Version (Welcome)

A preinstalled manual with limited information of your VAIO computer, focused

on support and Internet connection. The User Guide - Introduction Version

is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide (this manual), after

update.

User Guide (this manual)

General information and operation instructions about your VAIO computer

including support and troubleshooting information

Printed documentation

Quick Start Guide

An overview of how to set up and get started with your VAIO computer

Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide

Information on how to recover and back up your VAIO computer, as well as

troubleshooting information

Other references

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 Link Error.

App help files

App help files may be included with the preinstalled apps on your VAIO

computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu.

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Notice

This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be

reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior

written approval.

Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the

software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims

any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose

with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event

shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special

damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in

connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained

herein or the use thereof.

In the manual, the (TM) or (R) marks are not specified.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or

the information contained herein at any time without notice.

The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user

license agreement.

Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings

made to your VAIO computer, external recording media, or recording devices or

any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons

including the computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or

damaged as a result of the computer failure or repair undertaken to the

computer. Sony Corporation will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded

contents made to the computer, external recording media, or recording devices

under any circumstances.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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User Guide

How to Use

List of Topics

Personal Computer

VAIO Tap 21 SVT212A12L

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 Guide to the Latest Version for more information.

Your VAIO computer may not support touch screen operations depending on the

model you purchased. In such a case, use a mouse or a touch pad for computer

operations.

Content in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Read This First

Updating the User Guide to the Latest Version

By updating this User Guide - Introduction Version through the Internet, you

can get the complete version of the User Guide with detailed information on your

VAIO computer.

Once the User Guide is updated to the complete version, you can access it

anytime even if you are offline.

With the complete version of the User Guide, you can view information about:

Parts description

Feature and operating instructions

Precautions

Troubleshooting information

Windows 8 basic operations

To update the User Guide to the complete version

To update this User Guide - Introduction Version to the complete version of

the User Guide, open this file with your VAIO computer connected to the

Internet. After a while, the file will be updated to the latest complete version of

the User Guide automatically.

To view the updated User Guide, exit this file and open the file again.

Note

Be sure to use VAIO Update before updating the User Guide to the complete

version.

Hint

It may take some time to complete the update.

The User Guide is displayed on VAIO Care.

To view help files for Windows OS and app operations

When you have trouble operating your VAIO computer, try referring to Windows

Help and Support or help files included with your apps.

To access Windows Help and Support, open the charms and enter "Help and

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.

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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)

Cable modem

Satellite

Dial-up

For more information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect

your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.

The following is one of the Internet connection methods as an example.

To use the Wi-Fi network

1. Open the charms and select the Settings charm.

2. Select (the network icon).

3. Select your desired network (SSID) from the list and Connect.

Note

For detailed information on network settings and devices, refer to the information

from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the manuals that came with your

network devices.

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 required devices may vary depending on your

network environment.

Updating Your VAIO Computer

Internet

Modem

Router/access point

LAN cable (not supplied)

Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

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. Open the charms and select the Search charm.

2. Select Settings.

3. Enter "Windows Update" in the search box.

4. Select Windows Update from the list.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updates.

To use VAIO Update

VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet

then downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer.

1. Open the charms and select the Search charm.

2. Select Apps.

3. Enter "VAIO Update" in the search box.

4. Select VAIO Update from the list.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updates.

To update the antivirus app

The antivirus app helps protect your VAIO computer against security threats by

keeping the app current with the latest updates. You can download and install the

updates from the website of the manufacturer.

1. Open the charms and select the Search charm.

2. Select Apps.

3. Enter the antivirus app name in the search box.

4. Select the antivirus app from the list.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updates.

Solving Problems on Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Care

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.

Below is an example of a screenshot in English.

* Design and content of the screen are subject to change.

Hint

Alternatively, search for VAIO Care (Desktop) on the Search charm to start

VAIO Care.

Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.

Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care

(Rescue Mode) screen. In this screen, you can start the recovery process of the

computer in case of emergency, for example, when 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.

Windows 8 : How to Start

About the Start Screen and Menu

You can place the shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the

most.

Overview

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

Tiles

Touch operation

Tap a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and

rearranging tiles.

Mouse/Touch pad operation

Click a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and

rearranging tiles.

Charms

Search for apps and files, share content, play content on other devices or

print, and set up your VAIO computer.

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. Open the charms and select the Search charm.

2. Select Apps,Settings, or Files ( ).

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 ( ).

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.

Mouse/Touch pad operation

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 is currently displayed on the

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.

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 from the

screen.

Mouse/Touch pad operation

1. When an app is open, move the cursor to the top-center of the screen until the

hand icon appears.

2. Drag the app to the bottom of the screen until the app disappears from the

screen.

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