User manual SONY VAIO VGN-AR51J

[. . . ] 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. 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. n8N 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. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. [. . . ] The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. !Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the 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 it, 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 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, 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 can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 7 The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. Select Password when Power On under Security. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. When confirmation to save the changes is prompted, press the Enter key. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Control Center 1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. The setting of the desired item has been changed. For more information about each option, see the help file on VAIO Control Center. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity On models with the SONY logo lamp, it illuminates when you turn on your computer. You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Follow the on-screen instructions. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the 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: Sleep and Hibernate. [. . . ] Using a personalized account, you can log your technical queries with ease. VAIO-Link help lines: Before contacting VAIO-Link by telephone, try to solve the problem by reading the printed and nonprinted documentation. Visit the other Sony Web sites: http://www. club-vaio. com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community. http://www. sony. net for other Sony products. You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here. n 187 N Support Options e-Support What is e-Support? You have searched our user guides and Web site (http://www. vaio-link. com) but have not found an answer to your question/ issue? [. . . ]