User manual SONY VAIO VGN-TT21XN/B

[. . . ] Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer. Sony Corporation will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any circumstances. n8N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide -- Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide -- Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal operation. Regulations, Guarantee, 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. n9N Before Use Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Explains features of your computer. [. . . ] File Safe feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 133) With the File Safe feature, you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive. To decrypt or access such encrypted archives, you can use the fingerprint authentication or enter the password you specified for encryption. Application launcher function for quick application access (page 133) Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. * The hard disk password is not available on models with two built-in storage devices in RAID configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware. Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well. Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built-in storage device, especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. Sony assumes no liability for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair. In case the built-in storage device has to be initialized, for example after the repair work, the fingerprint templates will be lost. The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person, it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built-in storage device. See Erasing the Registered Fingerprints (page 134) for the detailed procedure. 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. 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. [. . . ] When the battery pack is running out of power, you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station. Be sure to return to the originally logged on user before disconnecting your computer from the docking station. For switching users, see Windows Help and Support. n 221 N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer. Sony Support Information See Documentation (page 8) for details on the printed and non-printed documentation supplied with your computer, as well as further sources of reference. Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software. [. . . ]