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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the My Safe Folder

The encrypted My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access. With the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can decrypt (unlock) this folder to access your data.

When you use the My Safe folder for the first time, you need to initialize and create the folder.

To initialize the My Safe folder

1Double-click the My Safe icon on the desktop.

2Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor.

3Click Next.

4Enter a backup password twice and click Next.

The password should be at least 8 alphanumeric characters long.

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You will need the backup password if the fingerprint sensor fails. Without the backup password, you will not be able to restore your data in the My Safe folder. Make sure to write down the backup password and keep it safe and private from other people.

5Specify the folder size and click Finish. The My Safe folder opens.

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The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB.

To lock the My Safe folder

Right-click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Lock My Safe from the menu.

The My Safe folder is locked against unauthorized access.