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... the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! Adding the Power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password type you to protect your computer may need to start the computer without entering the password. The power-on the Boot menu to display another screen...appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security on password will have set the password. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to add (Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password) and press the Enter key. 5 At the new password entry prompt,...
... the power-on password 1 Turn on Password ! Adding the Power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password type you to protect your computer may need to start the computer without entering the password. The power-on the Boot menu to display another screen...appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security on password will have set the password. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to add (Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password) and press the Enter key. 5 At the new password entry prompt,...
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.../Removing the Power-on Password To remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Current Password: The BIOS setup screen appears. 4 Use the < or , key to select Security on password Remove the current password and then follow...
.../Removing the Power-on Password To remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter Current Password: The BIOS setup screen appears. 4 Use the < or , key to select Security on password Remove the current password and then follow...
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...-type lithium battery. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may have made to access the lithium battery. See Opening the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions... occurs. ! Replacing the Lithium Battery To replace the lithium battery 1 Write down any cables, add-on cards, or other components to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. 2 Remove the side panel.
...-type lithium battery. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may have made to access the lithium battery. See Opening the Computer (page 94) for the detailed instructions... occurs. ! Replacing the Lithium Battery To replace the lithium battery 1 Write down any cables, add-on cards, or other components to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. 2 Remove the side panel.
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...BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you do not run the Setup utility. ! To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... 5 Replace the side panel. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
...BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you do not run the Setup utility. ! To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... 5 Replace the side panel. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.
User Guide
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...the bottom of the screen 1 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If this occurs on the keyboard. window appears. 7 Press the Y key on a regular basis, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The computer restarts. window appears. 5 Press the Y key on the keyboard... and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? The Load Defaults...
...the bottom of the screen 1 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If this occurs on the keyboard. window appears. 7 Press the Y key on a regular basis, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The computer restarts. window appears. 5 Press the Y key on the keyboard... and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key. n 139 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? The Load Defaults...
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...If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Optimal Defaults. 8 Press the Enter... key. The computer restarts. The BIOS setup screen appears. 6 Press the , key to select the Exit menu. 7 Press the m key to the computer. 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears...
...If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Optimal Defaults. 8 Press the Enter... key. The computer restarts. The BIOS setup screen appears. 6 Press the , key to select the Exit menu. 7 Press the m key to the computer. 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears...