Creating/changing/removing your windows password – Sony SVD1322BPXR User Manual
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follows in the FastAccess settings window:
Enhancing the security strength
Rejecting the recognition with a photo
If your VAIO computer fails to recognize your face, move your head so that the face is
located in the center of the computer screen and a green frame is displayed.
If it takes time for face recognition, you can improve the face recognition rate by signing in
to Windows with password entry while a green frame is displayed on the computer screen.
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.
Refer to Windows Help and Support (
Opening Windows Help and Support
) for more
information on the Windows password.
1. Open the charms and select the
Settings charm. (See
to open the
charms.)
2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
3. Select Accounts and Sign-in options in the left pane of the PC settings screen.
4. Select Add or Change under Password.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your password.
Note
Do not forget your password. Write down the password and keep it in a secure place.
Hint
You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it. You can also create a
password reset disc that can be used to create a new password. Refer to Windows Help
and Support (
Opening Windows Help and Support
) for more information on the Windows
password.
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.