Sony SVD13236PXW - Manual (Page 116)

Personal Computer
VAIO Duo 13
SVD1323
Password
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized access by requiring password entry
when the computer is turned on or returns from power saving mode to Normal mode.
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Entry of the
power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer.
Signing In to Windows Using Face Recognition
You can sign in to Windows using face recognition in place of entering the Windows password if you have already set the
Windows password.
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.
You might be looking for the following topics:
About User Account Types
What should I do if I forget the Windows password?
What should I do if the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows does not start after I enter a wrong power-
on password three times consecutively?
What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?
Notes on use
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