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* Available only via the network (Ethernet) port on the optional docking station. . Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings. When your computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to use. Follow the on-screen instructions. 105105nN Using Peripheral Devices ! Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer. If the network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the connector may cause damage, overheating, or fire. -Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) -Public telephone subscriber line -PBX (private branch exchange) ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port. 106106nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer. Among other things, you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. . Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) . Setting the Password (page 108) . Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 113) . Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (page 131) . Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 136) . Using the Power Saving Modes (page 137) . Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 142) . Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional (page 145) . Configuring Your Modem (page 148) . Protecting the Hard Disk (page 150) 107107nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! Once you have changed the performance mode with the performance selector switch, you must restart your computer to place it into the selected mode. A window appears to prompt you for computer restart. . STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. . SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. . You can find the current performance mode by the lit indicator on either side of the performance selector switch. 108108nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password, you can use one of the BIOS functions to set a power-on password to protect your computer. Once you have set the power-on password, you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. The power-on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on password: machine password and user password. The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start the computer. The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password. ! Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Make sure not to forget 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. . If you have set the power-on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 113). 109109nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 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. 5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. . The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power ON under Security. Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key. 110110nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing...
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