User manual SONY VAIO VGN-TZ185N/WC

[. . . ] Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. For detailed information on power saving modes, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 135). n8N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation Welcome mat -- Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. Safety Information -- Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Instant Mode -- Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. n9N Before Use Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Explains features of your computer. [. . . ] Without these passwords, you will not be able to restore any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on-screen documentation for detailed information. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. !The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Select the desired control item and change the settings. The setting of the desired item has been changed. For more information about each option, see the help file on VAIO Control Center. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Status Monitor The VAIO Status Monitor utility allows you to check various settings, such as the power management settings, security settings, and current usage of devices, in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To display the VAIO Status Monitor window 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Status Monitor. The VAIO Status Monitor window appears. You can change the settings for certain items in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To change the settings, select the desired item and click Settings. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. !If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. You can change the memory configuration during Normal mode. See Changing the Performance Setting (page 142). n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. !If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode. !If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. [. . . ] You can set up one or more VAIO computers as "media servers, " which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 220). VAIO® Security Center Sony Electronics Inc. Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer. [. . . ]