User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EH3KFX/W DATASHEET

[. . . ] You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories. n9N Before Use Printed Documentation A Setting Up Poster -- Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. Troubleshooting Guide -- Contains solutions to common problems. Recovery Guide -- Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer's system if you need to. Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services. Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Contains features of your computer. [. . . ] 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 and the latest emergency recovery token file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair. The data stored in the TPM that are 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 and the emergency recovery token 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 and the emergency recovery token file. The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must be carried out at your own risk. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice Do not encrypt the Documents and Settings folder. To open the documentation, click Start, point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solutions, and click Help on Security Platform. !The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must be carried out at your own risk. Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 2 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click 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, click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of 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: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. !If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. 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. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]