Sony VGN-BX540BW - Manual (Page 9)

Setting the Password
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Hard Disk Password
Adding the Hard Disk Password
In order to add the hard disk password, you must set both the master and
user passwords. The master password is provided for users with
administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the
BIOS setup screen. The user password is provided to lock your hard disk.
Once you have set the user password, you will have to enter the
password along with the power-on password (if set), after the VAIO logo
appears.
You cannot start the computer with the master password.
You cannot set the hard disk password on the optional 80GB HDD bay unit.
If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to password entry,
no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk will not been accessible. There
is NO RESET of this password. You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense
and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk. Make sure to write down the master
password and keep it safe and private from other people.
You can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on the
computer. For more information, see "Using Fingerprint Authentication" on page 14.