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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

To add the power-on password

VGN-A series models

1Turn on the computer.

2Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, press the F2 key several times.

3Use the < or , key to select Security and press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears.

4Enter the password twice and press the Enter key.

The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long.

5When Password installed appears, press the Enter key.

The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn on the computer or display the BIOS setup screen.

6Select Password when Power ON under Security.

Press the Enter key, use the M or m key to select Enabled, and then press the Enter key.

7Use the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key.

On the Save configuration changes and exit setup? screen, confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key.