Sony SVT1121 How To Use Manual page 170

Note
Be sure to write down the password to avoid forgetting it.
If you forget the password, you cannot boot up your VAIO computer.
You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine
password.
If you forget the machine password, the password must be reset by authorized Sony
service/support center. (The reset fee will be charged.)
Removing the Power-on Password
If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow
these steps to remove the machine password and user password.
1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.
The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.
2. Select Start BIOS setup.
Enter a password if it has already been set.
The BIOS setup screen appears.
3. Press the or
User Password, and then press the Enter key.
The password entry screen appears.
4. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the
Enter key.
5. Press the or
key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
With VAIO Care, you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer
running at an optimum level.
Conduct regular performance checks and tune-ups.
Find support information (the support website URL and the contact information).
Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if
you have any problem.
1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.
VAIO Care starts.
Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.
key to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set
key to select the Exit tab, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter