Sony SVT212190X - Manual (Page 128)

Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it.
If you forget the password, you cannot boot up your VAIO computer.
You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password.
If you forget the machine password, the password must be reset by authorized Sony service/support center.
(The reset fee will be charged.)
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
By switching from a local account to a Microsoft account, you can download apps from
Windows Store.
To create or switch to a Microsoft account, follow these steps.
1. Open the charms and select the
Settings charm. (See
Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
2. Select
Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
3. Select
Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen.
4. Select
Switch to a Microsoft account.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
To switch to a local account, select
Switch to a local account in step 4 instead of Switch to a
Microsoft account.
If you forget your Microsoft account password, contact Microsoft support services.
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.