Sony SVL24145CXB - Manual (Page 277)

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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
View
Playback
MONITOR Function
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
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.
Related Topic
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?
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