User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EF25FX

[. . . ] Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. In the manual, the TM or ® marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. [. . . ] At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 7 The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 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. Enter the current password and press the Enter key. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab. Click the Edit button to change the current configuration. Or Click the New button to configure your modem. Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from. 7 8 Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties or areas. If you modified your location settings, click Apply, and then OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 9 Check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab. If your modem is not listed, click Add and follow the wizard. 10 Click Apply/OK. Before applying new country settings, make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. [. . . ] http://www. sony. net for other Sony products. You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here. n 167 N Support Options e-Support What is e-Support? You have searched our user guides and Web site (http://support. vaio. sony. eu) but have not found an answer to your question/ issue?e-Support is the ideal solution for you!Our e-Support Web Portal is an interactive Web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team. 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 e-mail with the link to the e-Support Web Portal, your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later. [. . . ]