User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EH32FX/B DATASHEET

[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www. vaio-link. com/. n 10 N Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you: Access to the User Guide. [. . . ] Select the desired finger and click Delete. Click OK. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication can strengthen computer security. For instructions on how to use the TPM, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 139). To use fingerprint authentication with the TPM, your computer needs to be equipped with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with them. !If you use fingerprint authentication with the TPM, it may take longer for you to log onto your system or you need to enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) when logging onto Windows depending on the settings. In addition, if you change the settings for the TPM or the TPM fails, you may not be able to use the fingerprint authentication functionality. Note that using fingerprint authentication with the TPM has such drawbacks. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the TPM and the maintenance and management of fingerprint authentication data that you carried out at your own risk. Before enabling the TPM To use fingerprint authentication along with the TPM, you need to install and initialize the TPM software and customize the settings yourself first. For more information on how to install and initialize the software, see Configuring the TPM (page 144). n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Initializing the TPM !To initialize the TPM software, you need to log onto your computer as a user with administrator rights. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. 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. Make sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair. The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair. During the course of repair, the TPM may be replaced even if there are no problems with the modules. In such a case, use the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file to restore the TPM configuration. Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk before sending your computer for repair. The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and, in such a case, you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk using the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file, emergency recovery token file, password reset token file, and personal secret file. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Make sure you set up the automatic backup operations after completing the TPM initialization wizard. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]