Sony VGC-RC300 - Manual (Page 86)

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Adding the Power-on Password
The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access.
There are two types of the power-on password: machine password and user password. The machine password is provided
for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen, as well as to
start the computer. The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup
options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must first set the machine password.
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Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start the computer without entering the password. Make sure not to forget the password. Write
down your password and keep it safe and private from other people.
If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in
for depot service for password reset.
To add the power-on password
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.
The BIOS setup screen appears.
3 Press the < or , key to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen.
4 Press the < or , key to select the password type that you want to add (Set Supervisor Password or Set User
Password) and press the Enter key.
5 At the new password entry prompt, enter a new password and press the Enter key.
The password needs to be at least 6 and at most 19 characters long.
6 At the confirmation prompt, enter the same password once again and press the Enter key.
The password type you selected in step 4 should now be indicated as Installed.