User manual SONY VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI

[. . . ] This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. 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. [. . . ] A fingerprint sensor may malfunction or be damaged if you scratch its surface with: a solid or sharp-pointed object fine objects, for example swiping a finger covered with dirt across the fingerprint sensor Discharge static electricity from your finger by touching a metallic object especially during dry seasons (e. g. winter) before scanning your fingerprint. Static electricity may cause the fingerprint sensor to malfunction. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. Set the Windows password on your computer before registration. See Adding the Windows Password (page 125) for the detailed instructions. To register a fingerprint !Up to 10 fingerprints can be registered for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be registered for logging onto your system using the Power-on Security feature. You can also select the fingerprint you want to use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. Follow the on-screen instructions. For detailed information, see the help file. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you have failed to register a fingerprint, follow these steps to try again. 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor (1). 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer !Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor. Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip. Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping. Fingerprint registration may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow. The fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts. 3 4 5 n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with basic security functions. In combination with the TPM, you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access. TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and also called security chips. See the online specifications to find out whether your model is equipped with the TPM. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using the TPM Although your computer is provided with the TPM security functions, these functions do not ensure complete protection of your data and hardware. Sony assumes no liability 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. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. Be 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 will also be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement. [. . . ] Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray DiscTM and the Blu-ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Intel, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows Vista, the Windows logo, and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U. S. [. . . ]