Setting the power-on password – Sony VAIO VPCZ2 User Manual
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Setting the Password
Setting the Power-on Password
To add the power-on password (machine password)
1
Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
!
The VAIO logo does not appear when Fast BIOS Startup Settings on the VAIO Control Center is enabled. Disable the settings with the VAIO Control
Center
.
2
Press the
< or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the
Enter key.
3
On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key.
The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces).
4
Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key.
5
Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
6
Press the
< or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.