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Customising your computer
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Setting up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup
The
Sony Notebook Setup
utility allows you to consult system information, specify preferences for system
behaviour, and set up password protection for your VAIO notebook.
To use Sony Notebook Setup, proceed as follows:
1
Click the
Start
button on the
Windows
®
taskbar.
2
In
Programs
, select
Sony Notebook Setup
and then click
Sony Notebook Setup
.
The
Sony Notebook Setup
window appears.
Tab
Description
About This
Computer
Displays system information, including
memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS
version.
Initial Setting
Selects the drive and device order you wish to
use for loading the operating system. You can
specify the hard drive as well as other drives
inserted into your computer. You can change
the volume of the sounds played while the
operating system is loading.
Power On
Password
Sets the password to secure your computer.
If you use this option, remember the
password at all times. If you forget the
password, you cannot change this setting
anymore, and you will not be able to start
your computer.
Device
Disables ports or devices to release resources
to the system. To change the port settings,
select a port and click
Settings
.
