User manual SONY VAIO VGN-G11XN/B

[. . . ] Select the guide you want to read. You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories. n8N Before Use Printed Documentation A Setting Up Poster -- Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. Troubleshooting Guide -- Contains solutions to common problems. Recovery Guide -- Contains an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and solutions to computer malfunctions. [. . . ] The Fingerprint Control Center window appears. Click Fingerprints and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints. Enter the Windows password and click Next. Select the Enable Advanced Security for the current user check box. Read the information about the type under Advanced Security type and select the desired type. However, if you do not set the password, you may lose data when the TPM fails, and if you set the password, the security level is decreased. Be sure to keep it safe and private from other people. 10 After setting the password, click Next. 11 Click Finish. The Create PIN window asks you to set the PIN if you select TPM Key with PIN in step 8 and click OK. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging onto Windows 1 2 3 Wait until a message TPM Cryptography in progress closes on the Windows log-on screen. Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor. Windows launches. You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users. n 115 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person, it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk. To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 2 Turn on the computer. Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. Press the m key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts. 3 4 n 116 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with basic security functions. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online Specifications to find whether the TPM is available on your model. Precautions on Using the TPM Although your computer is provided with the latest TPM security functions, these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the functions. After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package, you need to set a few TPM passwords on your computer. Without these passwords, you will not be able to restore any TPM-protected data. Make sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. [. . . ] Every submitted query will result in a unique 'case number' to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the eSupport Team. Who can use e-Support? All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO-Link e-Support Web Portal. How can I access the e-Support portal? When you register your computer, you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e-Support Web Portal, your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later. All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email. You are now ready to create your first case!You can access the e-Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection. [. . . ]