User manual OPTICOM KB50H DATASHEET

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[. . . ] 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 hard disk drive, especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature, before sending your computer for repair. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair. In case the hard disk drive 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 liabilities 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 enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk drive. See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints (page 107) 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 a fingerprint sensor to malfunction. n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality, you must enroll your fingerprint(s) in your computer. Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment. See Adding the Windows Password (page 98) for the detailed instructions. To enroll a fingerprint !Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp on the bottom of your computer illuminates depending on your actions or the computer's status. You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 2 3 4 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Click OK. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes 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. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. !If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press any key. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]