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Adding the Hard Disk Password - keyboard replacement

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n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. If you enable the hard disk password, this adds an extra level of security. When adding the hard disk password, you must set both the master and user passwords. The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen. The user password is provided to lock your hard disk. Once you set the user password, you will have to enter the password along with the poweron password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! You cannot start the computer with the master password. If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk will not been accessible. There is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk. Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. ✍ If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on the computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 114).

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	6
Ergonomic Considerations	8
Getting Started	10
Locating Controls and Ports	11
About the Indicator Lights	17
Connecting a Power Source	19
Using the Battery Pack	20
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	25
Using Your VAIO Computer	26
Using the Keyboard	27
Using the Touch Pad	29
Using Special-function Buttons	30
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	31
Using the Optical Disc Drive	32
Using PC Cards	42
Using the ExpressCard/34 Media	45
Using the Memory Stick Media	48
Using Other Memory Cards	53
Using the Internet	57
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	58
Using the Bluetooth Functionality	68
Using Peripheral Devices	75
Connecting a Docking Station	76
Connecting External Speakers	85
Connecting an External Display	86
Selecting Display Modes	90
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	91
Connecting an External Microphone	93
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	94
Connecting a Printer	97
Connecting an i.LINK Device	98
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	100
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	102
Selecting Performance Modes	103
Setting the Password	104
Using Fingerprint Authentication	114
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	127
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central	133
Using the Power Saving Modes	134
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management	139
Protecting the Hard Disk	142
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	143
Adding and Removing Memory	144
Precautions	151
On Handling the LCD Screen	152
On Using the Power Source	153
On Handling Your Computer	154
On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	156
On Handling Floppy Disks	156
On Handling Discs	157
On Using the Battery Pack	158
On Using Headphones	159
On Handling Memory Stick Media	159
On Handling the Hard Disk	160
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter	161
Troubleshooting	162
Computer	164
System Security	173
Battery	175
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	177
Internet	180
Networking	182
Bluetooth Technology	185
CDs and DVDs	189
Display	194
Printing	196
Microphone	197
Mouse	198
Speakers	199
Touch Pad	200
Keyboard	201
Floppy Disks	202
PC Cards	203
Audio/Video	204
Memory Stick Media	205
Peripherals	206
Docking Station	207
Support Options	208
Sony Support Information	208

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Adding the Hard Disk Password

The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk. If you enable the hard disk

password, this adds an extra level of security.

When adding the hard disk password, you must set both the master and user passwords. The master password is provided

for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen. The user password

is provided to lock your hard disk. Once you set the user password, you will have to enter the password along with the power-

on password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears.

You cannot start the computer with the master password.

If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry, no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk

will not been accessible. There is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored

in the original hard disk. Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people.

✍

If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for

password entry when turning on the computer. For more information, see

Using Fingerprint Authentication

(page 114)