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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Password
Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows Password
Setting the Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized
access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on or returns
from power saving mode to Normal mode.
Logging Onto Windows<Fingerprint sensor equipped models>
You can log onto your user account for which you have registered your fingerprint by
swiping the finger across the fingerprint sensor in place of entering the Windows password.
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.
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.
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