User's Manual

Table Of Contents
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
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Using the VAIO Status Monitor (page 167)
Using the Power Saving Modes (page 168)
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 173)
Changing the Performance Setting (page 176)
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 177)
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Configuring Your Modem (page 178)
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Protecting the Hard Disk (page 181)
Setting the Password
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In addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer:
power-on password and hard disk password.
Once you have set the power-on password, you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start
your computer. The power-on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access.
The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built-in flash memory storage or hard disk
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. If you set the hard disk password, no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password, even
if the password-protected flash memory storage or hard disk drive is installed in another computer.
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