User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EG3BFX/W DATASHEET

[. . . ] 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. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. n6N Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. [. . . ] In this way, you can protect your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password !You cannot start the computer without entering the power-on password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset. To add the power-on password 1 2 3 4 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 VAIO logo appears. Use the < or , key to select Security to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long. The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 5 6 Select Password When Power ON under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. Use the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key. Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on the computer. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. If the computer is not used for 25 minutes, it will enter Standby mode. To avoid this, you can change the Standby mode settings. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start and then Control Panel. The Power Options Properties window appears. Change the System Standby settings. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. Even when the battery runs down, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. Alternatively, 1 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. Click Hibernate. To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. !If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. [. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ]