Sony SVJ2021BPXW VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version) - Page 250

VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top 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. 1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2. Select Start BIOS setup. Enter a password if it has already been set. The BIOS setup screen appears. 3. Press the or key to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. 4. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 5. Press the or key to select the Exit tab, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Related Topic Setting/Changing the Power-on Password What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer? 250