Changing the hard disk password, Removing the hard disk password – Sony VGN-BX540BW User Manual
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Setting the Password
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Changing the Hard Disk Password
To change the hard disk password
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and
press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears.
If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.
3
Use the
< or , key to select Security to display the Security tab,
select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key.
The password entry screen appears.
4
Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and
press the Enter key.
5
Enter the current password once and then a new password twice.
6
Press the Enter key.
7
Press the Enter key when the success message appears.
Removing the Hard Disk Password
To remove the hard disk password
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and
press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears.
If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password.
3
Use the
< or , key to select Security to display the Security tab,
select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key.
The password entry screen appears.
4
Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key.
5
Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master
Password and press the Enter key, leaving everything else blank.
6
Press the Enter key when the success message appears.