Sony VGN-SR490DDB - Manual (Page 121)

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Setting the Password
Adding the Windows Password
The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. By setting the Windows
password, you can protect your user account from unauthorized access.
Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account.
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Be sure not to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people.
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If you have set the Windows 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 67) .
To add the Windows password
1 Click Start and Control Panel.
2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts.
3 Click User Accounts.
4 Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account.
5 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account.
6 Click Create password.
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See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.