User manual SONY VAIO VPC-Y21DGX/B

[. . . ] Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide -- Contains solutions to common problems and computer malfunctions, an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and sources of support information. Instant Mode -- Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. Regulations, Warranty, EULA and Service Support -- Contains Sony guarantee conditions, safety / regulations, modem regulations, wireless LAN regulations, wireless WAN regulations, Bluetooth regulations, end user software license agreement, and Sony support services information. n 10 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. [. . . ] Sony assumes no liabilities for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them. Automatic backup file Default file name: SPSystemBackup. xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the <userfolder>\Documents\Security Platform window. ) Storage folder for automatic backup data Default folder name: SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup. xml file. Token file for restoring the TPM configuration Default file name: SPEmRecToken. xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc. ) Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive. xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the <userfolder>\Documents\Security Platform window. ) PSD backup file Default file name: SpPSDBackup. fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the <userfolder>\Documents\Security Platform window. ) n 126 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Do not encrypt the following password reset token or secret files. There will be no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them. Sony assumes no liabilities for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them. Password reset token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken. xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc. ) Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret. xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc. ) n 127 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM, you need to: 1 2 3 Enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen. Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Initialize and configure the TPM. To enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen 1 2 Turn on your 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. Press the < or , key to select TPM State and then select Enable for Change TPM State. 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 drive. You can change the memory configuration during Normal mode. See Changing the Performance Setting (page 138). n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. !If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode. !If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press any key. !If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. [. . . ] 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. All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the e-mail. You are now ready to create your first case! [. . . ]