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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication
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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.
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The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well.
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Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk, 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.
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In case the hard disk has to be initialized, for example after the repair work, the fingerprint templates will be lost. You will
have to enroll them all over again.
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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.
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When enrolling your fingerprint(s), keep the following in mind:
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Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury.
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You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint(s) due to some biological factors.
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Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person.
Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power-on Security feature.
