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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
Password
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.
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.
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.
Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.
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