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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Setting the Password
Setting the Password
In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer:
the power-on password and the hard disk password.
Once you have set the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start
your computer. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer fr om unauthorized access.
The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stor ed on your built-in storage device. If you set the hard
disk password, other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password, even if the passwor d-protected
built-in storage device is removed from your computer and is ins talled in another computer.

Adding the Power-on Password

The power-on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized acc ess.
There are two types of the power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. The machine password is
provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setu p options in the BIOS setup screen, as
well as to start the computer. The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing som e of the BIOS
setup options, as well as starting the computer. To set the user password, you must fi rst set the machine password.
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Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Be sure not to f orget 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 it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in
for service to reset the password.