User guide – Sony SVD13236PXW User Manual

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Personal Computer

VAIO Duo 13

SVD1323

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

Accounts and Your account in the left pane of the PC settings screen.

4. Select

Connect to a Microsoft account.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hint

To switch to a local account, select

Disconnect in step 4 instead of Connect to a Microsoft account.

If you forget your Microsoft account password, contact Microsoft support services.