User guide – Sony SVF15N17CXS User Manual

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Personal Computer

VAIO Fit 13A/14A/15A

SVF13N1/SVF14N1/SVF15N1

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

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.