User manual OPTICOM LCDI-20PVM DATASHEET

[. . . ] Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. n7N 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. [. . . ] Click Remove password. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience. A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication functionality offers: A substitute for password entry Logging onto Windows (page 108) If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows. Power-on Security feature (page 108) If you have set the power-on password (page 96), you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer. Password bank for quick Web site access (page 109) You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information (user accounts, passwords, etc. ) required to access the password-protected Web sites. File Safe feature to encrypt/decrypt data (page 109) 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 109) Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware. Sony assumes no liabilities 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. For detailed information on logging onto Windows, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. Power-on Security feature If you have set the power-on password (page 96), you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer. For detailed information on the Power-on Security feature, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc. ) for Web sites in the password bank, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information required to access the password-protected Web sites. For detailed information on using the password bank, click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Help to read the help file. !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. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 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. [. . . ] 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. VAIO-Link Web site: If you have any problem with the computer, you can access the VAIO-Link Web site for troubleshooting. [. . . ]