Sony VAIO SVF13NA1EL How To Use Manual page 19

Tiles
1
Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles.
Charms
2
Search for apps and files, share content, play content on other devices or print, and set up your VAIO computer.
To open the Start screen
Touch operation (Touch screen equipped models)
Open the charms, then tap the
Mouse/Touch pad operation
Open the charms, then click the
Keyboard operation
Press the (Windows) key.
Opening the Desktop
You can access the desktop from a tile, just like an app. Open the desktop by following the instruction below.
1. Open the Start screen and select the Desktop tile. (See
Installing Apps from Windows Store
You can install apps from Windows Store.
You will need a Microsoft account to use certain apps or services, including Windows Store.
On how to create and what you can do with the Microsoft account, refer to Windows Help and Support
Help and Support).
1. Connect to the Internet.
See Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
connect to the Internet.
2. Open the Start screen and select the Store tile. (See
3. Find an app to install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account, you can download apps from Windows Store.
To create or switch to a Microsoft account, follow these steps.
1. Open the charms and select the
2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
Start charm. (See Opening the Charms
Start charm. (See Opening the Charms
About the Start Screen and Menu
Settings charm. (See
to open the charms.)
to open the charms.)
About the Start Screen and Menu
Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
to open the Start screen.)
(Opening Windows
for more information on how to
to open the Start screen.)