About user account types – Sony SVT11213CXB User Manual

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Support (

Opening Windows Help and Support

).

1. Connect to the Internet.

See

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

for more information on how to

connect to the Internet.

2. Open the Start screen and select the Store tile. (See

About the Start Screen and Menu

to

open the Start screen.)

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

Settings charm. (See

Opening the Charms

to open the

charms.)

2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.

3. Select Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen.

4. Select Switch to a Microsoft account.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hint

To switch to a local account, select Switch to a local account in step 4 instead of Switch
to a Microsoft account
.
If you forget your Microsoft account password, contact Microsoft support services.

About User Account Types

There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft

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