[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://support. vaio. sony. eu.
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Before Use
My Club VAIO
In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you: Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of your computer in detail, how to use these features confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more. [. . . ] For detailed information on using the File Safe feature, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file.
Using the Application Launcher
The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application (executable file) that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint. Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor. For detailed information on using the application launcher feature, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file.
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Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM
With the TPM data encryption feature, using fingerprint authentication can strengthen computer security. For instructions on how to use the TPM, see Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 120). To use fingerprint authentication with the TPM, your computer needs to be equipped with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with them. For detailed information on using fingerprint authentication with the TPM, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file.
Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints
Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person, it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*.
To erase the enrolled fingerprints
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. Press the m key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key. The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts.
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Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with basic security functions. 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 file name: SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup. xml file. Token file for decryption 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. )
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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. )
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Configuring the TPM
To use the embedded TPM, you need to: 1 2 3 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen. Initialize and configure the TPM.
To enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen
1 2 Turn on your computer. 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 Enabled for Change TPM State. Press the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit Setup; and press the Enter key. After your system restarts, click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window.
! [. . . ] For switching users, see Help and Support Center.
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Support Options
Support Options
This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer.
Sony Support Information
See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. See Documentation (page 7) 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. Use the search functionality in Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key. [. . . ]