Sony SVL24149CXB User Guide (Printable PDF) - Page 146

VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings View Playback MONITOR Function Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2013 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Password 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. 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. You might be looking for the following topics: About User Account Type Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account 146