Sony VAIO VGN - S500 Series, User Manual

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Setting the Password
Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password.
Once you have set the password, you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer. In
this way, you can protect your computer from unauthorized access.
Adding the Power-on Password
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You cannot start the computer without entering the power-on password. Make sure not to forget the password. Write down your password and keep
it safe and private from other people.
If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in for
depot service for password reset.
To add the power-on 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 VAIO logo appears.
3 Use the < or , key to select Security to display another screen, select Set Machine Password, and then press the
Enter key.
4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key.
The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long.
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The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen.