Sony SVT212190X - Manual (Page 131)

VAIO computer automatically turns off.
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.
Updating Your VAIO Computer
Be sure to update your VAIO computer by installing the following apps to enhance its efficiency, security and
functionality.
Note
To perform the update settings below, your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet.
Windows Update
Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable.
1. Open the charms and select the
Search charm. (See
Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
2. Select
Settings and enter "Windows Update" in the search box.
3. Select
Windows Update from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updates.
VAIO Update
VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs
them on your VAIO computer.
1. Start
VAIO Update and follow the on-screen instructions. (See
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings, or
Files to start
VAIO Update.)