Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 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.
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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. [. . . ] You may not be able to use the Password bank feature depending on the Web site you access.
Using the File Safe Feature
With the File Safe feature, you can create an encrypted archive to include a file and/or folder for protection against unauthorized access. The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file/folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption. 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 122). 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 out 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*.
* Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
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. Encrypting the files in the folders containing basic user keys and others, using the Encrypting File System (EFS) will disable you to launch your TPM software and decrypt the encrypted data in the following cases: The TPM software has been installed. The EFS functionality has been enabled in user initialization process. With the default settings, the files in the folders below cannot be encrypted because they have system attributes. Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below.
!The following folders are invisible by default.
Folders containing basic user keys and others C:\<username>\All Users\Infineon\TPM Software 2. 0\BackupData C:\<username>\All Users\Infineon\TPM Software 2. 0\PlatformKeyData C:\<username>\All Users\Infineon\TPM Software 2. 0\RestoreData (C:\<username>\All Users is a shortcut to C:\ProgramData. ) C:\<username>\<account>\AppData\Roaming\Infineon\TPM Software 2. 0\UserKeyData
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Do not encrypt the following archive, backup, or token files. 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. )
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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 in the BIOS setup screen. [. . . ] See Documentation (page 9) 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. VAIO-Link Web site: If you have any problem with the computer, you can access the VAIO-Link Web site for troubleshooting. [. . . ]