Sony Windows 8.1 Getting Started - Manual (Page 2)

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Using Apps
Opening the app list
 Touch operation
Swipe up on the Start screen.
 With a mouse/touch pad
Click the icon at the lower-left of the Start screen.
The list of the apps installed on your VAIO computer is
displayed.
You can pin the apps to the Start screen for easy access.
Opening the apps menu
 Touch operation
Swipe up/down from the bottom/top edge.
 With a mouse/touch pad
Right-click within an app.
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.
 With a mouse/touch pad
Point to the upper-left corner, then move downward.
Closing apps
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.
Using the Internet
Connecting to Wi-Fi ® (Wireless LAN)
1
Tap the Settings charm (see cover).
2 Tap (the network icon).
3 Select your wireless network from the list, then tap
Connect.
Opening websites
1 On the Start screen, tap the Internet Explorer tile.
2 Enter a URL or keyword to search websites.
3 To open a new tab, swipe up/down from the bottom/top
edge to open the apps menu, then tap the  icon.
You can also find the traditional style Internet Explorer on the
desktop.
More on back page
Add apps from Windows Store.
1
Connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or
a LAN cable.
2 Tap the Store tile on the Start screen, then
browse and install your favorite apps.
Installing apps from Windows Store
Microsoft Account
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 a Microsoft
account, refer to Windows Help and Support (see back
page).
Enter a URL or keyword
in this box.