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...fee will allow for changing some of the power-on password is provided for password reset. n 78 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password: ...not to start your computer from other ordinary users to set the machine password. ! Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to be charged, and your computer without entering the password. If you will have set the user password, you cannot start...
...fee will allow for changing some of the power-on password is provided for password reset. n 78 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password: ...not to start your computer from other ordinary users to set the machine password. ! Once you have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to be charged, and your computer without entering the password. If you will have set the user password, you cannot start...
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...appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. ✍ The following... Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security.
...appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. ✍ The following... Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security.
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... to select Exit, select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the ...F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the.... When confirmation to save the changes is selected and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears.
... to select Exit, select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the ...F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the.... When confirmation to save the changes is selected and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears.
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...BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). The message Load default configuration now? appears. 5 Select Yes, and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony.... Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. What should I turn on the computer again. n 109 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my computer screen stays blank? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized...
...BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). The message Load default configuration now? appears. 5 Select Yes, and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony.... Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. What should I turn on the computer again. n 109 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my computer screen stays blank? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized...
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... video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power ...are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn... off . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. A reset fee will...
... video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which you can select using the Windows power ...are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn... off . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. A reset fee will...
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To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Press the < or , key to select Advanced. 3 Press the M or m ... To change the volume of the startup sound? appears. 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key. Hiding the VAIO animation logo will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level. ✍ You can I cannot boot my computer...from the USB floppy disk drive, you will also turn off the startup sound. How can also show/hide the VAIO animation logo at startup and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to change the boot...
To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Press the < or , key to select Advanced. 3 Press the M or m ... To change the volume of the startup sound? appears. 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key. Hiding the VAIO animation logo will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level. ✍ You can I cannot boot my computer...from the USB floppy disk drive, you will also turn off the startup sound. How can also show/hide the VAIO animation logo at startup and press the Enter key. 5 Press the < or , key to change the boot...