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Adding the Power-on Password

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n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access. There are two types of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start the computer. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password. ! Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Be sure not to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the power-on 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 111).

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Energy Star	7
Documentation	8
Ergonomic Considerations	11
Getting Started	13
Locating Controls and Ports	14
About the Indicator Lights	21
Connecting a Power Source	22
Using the Battery Pack	23
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	30
Using Your VAIO Computer	31
Using the Keyboard	32
Using the Touch Pad	33
Using the Switch Function	34
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	35
Using the Optical Disc Drive	38
Using the ExpressCard Module	47
Using the Memory Stick	50
Using the SD Memory Card	56
Using the Internet	59
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	60
Using the Bluetooth Function	63
Using Peripheral Devices	68
Connecting a Docking Station	69
Connecting External Speakers	77
Connecting an External Display	78
Selecting Display Modes	85
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	87
Connecting an External Microphone	89
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	90
Connecting a Printer	93
Connecting an i.LINK Device	94
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	96
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	98
Setting the Password	99
Using Fingerprint Authentication	111
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	119
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center	129
Using the Power Saving Modes	130
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management	135
Protecting the Hard Disk	137
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	138
Adding and Removing Memory	139
Precautions	146
Handling the LCD Screen	147
Using the Power Source	148
Handling Your Computer	149
Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	151
Handling Floppy Disks	152
Handling Discs	153
Using the Battery Pack	154
Using Headphones	156
Handling the Memory Stick	157
Handling the Hard Disk	158
Updating Your Computer	159
Troubleshooting	160
Computer	162
System Security	169
Battery	170
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	172
Internet	175
Networking	177
Bluetooth Technology	180
Optical Discs	185
Display	190
Printing	195
Microphone	196
Mouse	197
Speakers	198
Touch Pad	199
Keyboard	200
Floppy Disks	201
Audio/Video	202
Memory Stick	206
Peripherals	207
Docking Station	208
Support Options	209
Sony Support Information	210
Program Support Information	213

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Adding the Power-on Password

The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access.

There are two types of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is

provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as

well as to start the computer. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS

setup options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password.

Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Be sure not to forget the password. Write

down your password and keep it safe and private from other people.

If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in

for service to reset the password.

✍

If your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the power-on 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 111)