To change the password, enter the current password and a new password. The password can be set up to
32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces) and it is case-sensitive.
5. Press the
or
key to select
Password when Power On
, press the
Enter
key, and select
Enabled
.
6. Press the
or
key to select the
Exit
tab, select
Exit Setup
, and then press the
Enter
key.
7. At the confirmation prompt, press the
Enter
key.
Note
Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it.
If you forget the password, you cannot boot up your VAIO computer.
You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password.
If you forget the machine password, the password must be reset by authorized Sony service/support center.
(The reset fee will be charged.)
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
.
Enter a password if it has already been set.
The BIOS setup screen appears.
3. Press the
or
key to select the
Security
tab, select
Set Machine Password
or
Set User
Password
, and then press the
Enter
key.
The password entry screen appears.
4. Leave the
Enter New Password
and
Confirm New Password
fields blank and press the
Enter
key.
5. Press the
or
key to select the
Exit
tab, select
Exit Setup
, and then press the
Enter
key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the
Enter
key.
Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function.
Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer.
There are two types of passwords. Set the machine password first.
