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Using vaio update – Sony SVT212190X User Manual

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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.

Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)

With

VAIO Care, you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an

optimum level.

Conduct regular performance checks and tune-ups.

Find support information (the support website URL and the contact information).

Start

VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any

problem.

1. Press the

ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.

VAIO Care starts.
Refer to the help file included with

VAIO Care for more information.

Hint

Pressing the

ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off displays the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode)

screen.

VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the

computer in case of emergency, for example, if Windows does not start.

Alternatively, open the charms, select the

Search charm and Apps, and enter "VAIO Care (Desktop)"

in the search box to start

VAIO Care.

To open the charms, see

Opening the Charms

.

Using VAIO Update

VAIO Update provides a service that informs you of available update information, such as important notices
or update programs, to keep your VAIO computer up to date.

Through the Internet,

VAIO Update automatically detects the update programs that are necessary for

enhancing your computer’s performance or new apps that are available, and let you download and install with

simple steps.

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