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Question posted by oscartellez007 on October 22nd, 2011

Bios Password

I fogotten BIOS password in my sony vaio, how I can to recover it

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Answer #1: Posted by tope1505 on December 13th, 2011 4:08 PM
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Sony Vaios use the last 7 digits of the serial number found on the bottom of the laptop. go to bios-unlock.com

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Answer #2: Posted by drgn997 on June 18th, 2012 9:55 PM
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After 3 incorrect passwords the laptop shows a KEY, from this Key the Onetime Password is decoded along with the serial number that is embedded in each key. Try Sony Customer Service or eBay, there's no easy solution for this model as the generator hasn't been released yet.

Related Sony VGN-C210E Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 2

... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory...
User Guide - Page 3

... External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with...
User Guide - Page 6

...Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen ... different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of -the-art personal computing....
User Guide - Page 7

... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
User Guide - Page 14

... (page 55) B Power indicator (page 19) C Battery indicator (page 19) D Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) G Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 47) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick...
User Guide - Page 19

... differently depending on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power to the computer...
User Guide - Page 47

... your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer). n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory...
User Guide - Page 48

...Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. and duo-size media. For more than one Memory Stick media... your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media...
User Guide - Page 51

... pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. ... or it may lose data. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. ...
User Guide - Page 56

...there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to minimize interference from other various devices. WPA2 is 11...the level of obstacles between clients and access points. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by implementing the National Institute of channels). Wireless ...VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using the IEEE 802.11b standard.
User Guide - Page 65

..., but must be the same at both devices to be determined for both ends. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can...choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be registered.
User Guide - Page 66

n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
User Guide - Page 101

... describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 102) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 111) Among other things, you will learn...
User Guide - Page 102

n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the power-on password: machine password and user password. There are two types of the BIOS functions to set the password. The user password is provided for password reset. If you forget the power-on the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Once you will have set...
User Guide - Page 103

... to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled. 7 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 103 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.
User Guide - Page 104

... changes is selected and then press the Enter key. n 104 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. The BIOS setup screen appears. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is...
User Guide - Page 135

...BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 172) or visit the Sony... the Enter key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The message Load default configuration now? If the ...
User Guide - Page 138

... the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if Windows does not start, showing a message, when I do if a message window, notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the maximum speed. If any are off your computer and enter the correct password. To resolve this symptom, turn off...
User Guide - Page 139

... saver. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables the timer setting, which 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 . A reset...
User Guide - Page 140

...the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. To boot your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not...M or m key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Hiding the VAIO animation logo will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level. ✍ You can I cannot boot...

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