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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Adding the Password
To add the password
VGN-A700 Series models
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.
The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, press the F2 key several times.
3 Use the < or , key to select Security and press the Enter key.
The password entry screen appears.
4 Enter the password twice and press the Enter key.
The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long.
5 When Password installed appears, press the Enter key.
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The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen.
6 Select Password when Power ON under Security.
Press the Enter key, use the M or m key to select Enabled, and then press the Enter key.
7 Use the < or , key to select Exit and then Exit (Save Changes); and press the Enter key.
On the Save configuration changes and exit setup? screen, confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key.
