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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Setting the Password
Setting the Power-on Password

To add the power-on password (machine password)

1Turn on the computer and press the F2 key repeatedly until the VAIO logo disappears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and t ry again.
2Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the
Enter key.
3On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key.
The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces).
4Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key.
5Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
6Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.