Creating/changing/removing your windows password, User guide – Sony SVD13236PXW User Manual

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Personal Computer

VAIO Duo 13

SVD1323

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.

Refer to

Windows Help and Support (

) for more information on the Windows

password.

1. Open the charms and select the

Settings charm. (See

to open the charms.)

2. Select

Change PC settings in the lower right corner.

3. Select

Accounts and Sign-in options in the left pane of the PC settings screen.

4. Select

Add or Change under Password.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your password.

Note

Do not forget your password. Write down the password and keep it in a secure place.

Hint

You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it. You can also create a password reset disc that

can be used to create a new password. Refer to

Windows Help and Support (

) for more information on the Windows password.