Sony SVD11223CXB VAIO User Manual page 279

VAIO User Guide
Troubleshooting
How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
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Creating/Changing/Removing Your Windows
Password
Setting a Windows password allows you to protect your VAIO computer from unauthorized
access by requiring password entry when the computer is turned on or returns from power
saving mode to Normal mode.
Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.
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1. Open the charms
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2. Select Change PC settings in the lower right corner.
3. Select Users in the left pane of the PC settings screen.
4. Select Create a password or Change your password.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your password.
Note
Do not forget your password. Write down the password and keep it in a secure place.
Hint
You can enter a hint in order to recall your password if you forget it. You can also create
a password reset disc that can be used to create a new password. Refer to Windows
Help and Support for more information on the Windows password.
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Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
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