Sony SVD132190X Users Guide - Page 124

User Guide How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation Personal Computer VAIO Duo 13 SVD1321 Back Back to Top Password Search Setting/Changing the Power-on Password You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer. Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized access by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode. Removing the Power-on Password If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password. Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the Windows password. Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account. Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics: About User Account Types What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively? What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer? What should I do if I forget the Windows password? Go to Page Top 124