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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.
About User Account Types
There are two types of user accounts available in Windows 8: a local account and a Microsoft
account.
Local account
A local account is a user name and password that you set on your VAIO computer. Because one
local account is expected to be used for a single computer, you cannot share the same account
on multiple computers.
Hint
Setting a local account password is optional. If you forget your local account password,
recover your VAIO computer.
Microsoft account
A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Microsoft
services. Because a Microsoft account can be set for each user, you can share the same
account on multiple computers. To download apps from Windows Store, you need to switch
from a local account to a Microsoft account.
Hint
Setting a Microsoft account password is required. If you forget your Microsoft account
password, contact Microsoft support services.
Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
By default, your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of
inactivity.
In Sleep mode, the computer will retain its current state, including data you are working on,
while you take a break.
See Using Sleep Mode for more information on Sleep mode.
When you do not use your VAIO computer for a while
To avoid losing unsaved data, follow these steps to shut down your VAIO computer.
1. Save your data and close all running apps.
2. Turn off any peripherals connected to your VAIO computer.
3. Open the charms, and then select the Settings charm. (See Opening the Charms to
open the charms.)