User manual SONY VAIO VGN-TZ350N

[. . . ] The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after inactivity of about 30 minutes. 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 141). 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. [. . . ] Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen: 1 2 Turn on your 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 TPM State and then select Enable for Change TPM State. Press the < or , key to select Advanced and then select Enabled for External Drive Boot. Press the < or , key to select Boot, select Internal Hard Disk Drive, and press Shift + = keys to move it to the top of the list. !You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system from your recovery discs. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window. Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption. Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory device in the window for saving the recovery password. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions. The encryption process will start. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer !Updating your BIOS with updating software, such as VAIO Update, changes the BIOS settings back to the default. You need to repeat the steps above again. It takes several hours to complete the encryption process. n 139 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 140 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 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Double-click System Information 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 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes 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 life 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. [. . . ] VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 225). Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Professional video, audio and DVD creation For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www. sonycreativesoftware. com/support/default. asp n 235 N Support Options WebCam CompanionTM 2 ArcSoft, Inc. [. . . ]