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n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in storage device. 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 administrative rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen. The user password is provided to lock your built-in storage device. 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. ! The hard disk password is not available on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. You cannot start your 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 on the built-in storage device will not be accessible. There is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the built-in storage device at your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the device. Be 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 function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 120).

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	7
Ergonomic Considerations	10
Getting Started	12
Locating Controls and Ports	13
About the Indicator Lights	19
Connecting a Power Source	21
Using the Battery Pack	22
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	30
Using Your VAIO Computer	31
Using the Keyboard	32
Using the Touch Pad	34
Using Special-function Buttons	35
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	36
Using the Optical Disc Drive	39
Using the ExpressCard Module	49
Using the Memory Stick	52
Using the SD Memory Card	58
Using the Internet	61
Using the Network (LAN)	63
Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN)	65
Using the Bluetooth Function	69
Using Peripheral Devices	74
Connecting a Docking Station	75
Connecting External Speakers	83
Connecting an External Display	84
Selecting Display Modes	93
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	96
Connecting an External Microphone	99
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	100
Connecting a Printer	103
Connecting an i.LINK Device	104
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	106
Selecting Performance Modes	107
Setting the Password	108
Using Fingerprint Authentication	120
Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	128
Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center	138
Using the VAIO Status Monitor	139
Using the Power Saving Modes	140
Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management	145
Protecting the Hard Disk	147
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	148
Adding and Removing Memory	149
Precautions	155
Handling the LCD Screen	156
Using the Power Source	157
Handling Your Computer	158
Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	160
Handling Floppy Disks	161
Handling Discs	162
Using the Battery Pack	163
Using Headphones	165
Handling the Memory Stick	166
Handling the Hard Disk	167
Updating Your Computer	168
Troubleshooting	169
Computer	171
System Security	179
Battery	180
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	182
Internet	184
Networking	186
Bluetooth Technology	189
Optical Discs	193
Display	198
Printing	202
Microphone	203
Mouse	204
Speakers	205
Touch Pad	206
Keyboard	207
Floppy Disks	208
Audio/Video	209
Memory Stick	213
Peripherals	214
Docking Station	215
Support Options	216
Sony Support Information	216

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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 built-in storage device. 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 administrative rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen. The user password

is provided to lock your built-in storage device. 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.

The hard disk password is not available on models with two built-in flash memory storage devices in RAID configuration. See the online specifications

to find out about your storage device configuration.

You cannot start your 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 on the built-in

storage device will not be accessible. There is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the built-in storage device at your own expense and

lose all the data originally stored on the device. Be 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 function, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for

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

Using Fingerprint Authentication

(page 120)