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Question posted by Anonymous-29170 on May 19th, 2011

What Is The Bios Password

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Answer #1: Posted by drgn997 on June 18th, 2012 10:01 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.

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User Guide - Page 2

... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
User Guide - Page 3

... External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
User Guide - Page 6

n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
User Guide - Page 7

... Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer...problems. ✍ To go to Web sites described in Brazil Explains features of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes...
User Guide - Page 8

n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
User Guide - Page 10

... registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
User Guide - Page 13

... 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Be sure to get started using your computer.
User Guide - Page 20

... lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is placed into Hibernate...
User Guide - Page 27

... and check detailed information. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery...
User Guide - Page 60

... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is a network in the middle of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to pull cables or wires through a network. WPA has been designed to secure all versions...Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through walls and ceilings. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports...
User Guide - Page 70

The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be entered. For certain devices, ...
User Guide - Page 95

... customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 96) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 101) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 102) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 107) Among other things, you will learn how to change...
User Guide - Page 96

... well as starting the computer. Once you have set the password. The power-on password: machine password and user password. The user password is provided for the standard users to protect your computer from other people. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS setup options, as well as to start the computer...
User Guide - Page 97

The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
User Guide - Page 98

...VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password...the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 ...
User Guide - Page 99

n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the...
User Guide - Page 100

... the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. At the...
User Guide - Page 135

... turn off the indicator before entering the password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Because your computer and enter the correct password. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, .... If any are off . If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. To resolve this issue, turn...
User Guide - Page 136

... there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑...
User Guide - Page 137

... Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. How do if I cannot boot my computer from which you need to change the boot...137 N Troubleshooting How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or ,...

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