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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

To add the power-on password (machine password)

1Turn on the computer.

2Press 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 the VAIO logo appears.

3Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key.

4On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long.

5Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key.

6Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.

7Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.