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3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. The password entry screen appears. 4 Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key. 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key, leaving everything else blank. 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears. 7 Press the Esc key. 8 Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key. 112112nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people. By setting the Windows password, you can protect your user account from unauthorized access. Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account. ! Make sure not to forget the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people. . If you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer. For more information, see Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 114). To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the User Accounts icon. 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change. 4 Click Create a password. 5 In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create Password. . See Help and Support Center for more information on the Windows password. 113113nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the User Accounts icon. 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change. 4 Click Change my password. 5 Enter the current password under Type your current password. 6 Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm. 7 Click Change Password. To remove the password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click the User Accounts icon. 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change. 4 Click Remove my password. 5 Enter the current password that you want to remove. 6 Click Remove Password. 114114nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience. A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch-pad buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter. See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor. Once you have registered your fingerprint(s), the fingerprint authentication functionality offers: . A substitute for password entry You can log onto your password-protected system without entering the power-on, hard disk, and Windows passwords. If you share a computer with other people, you can skip user selection as well. . Quick web-site access Once you have registered your user information (user accounts, passwords, etc.) for web sites in the password bank, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password-protected web sites. . Access to the encrypted (locked) My Safe folder The My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access. With the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can decrypt (unlock) this folder to access your data. . Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application. 115115nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication . The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure 100% verification. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor. . The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete protection of your data and hardware. Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor. . The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well. . Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk, especially in the My Safe folder, before sending your computer for repair. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair. . The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and, in such a case, you will not be able to restore your fingerprint templates. ....