Sony SVD13236PXW - Manual (Page 344)

Personal Computer
VAIO Duo 13
SVD1323
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.
There are two types of passwords. Set the machine password first.
Machine password (for administrators):
Allows users with administrative rights to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen, as well as to start
your VAIO computer.
User password (for users without administrative rights):
Allows standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start your VAIO computer. To set the
user password, you must first set the machine 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. Enter the password and press the
Enter key.
To change the password, enter the current password and a new password. The password can be set up to 32
alphanumeric characters long (including spaces) and it is case-sensitive.
5. Press the or key to select
Password when Power On, press the Enter key, and select Enabled.
6. Press the or key to select the
Exit tab, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.
7. At the confirmation prompt, press the
Enter key.
Note
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
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