[. . . ] 16 Using the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Updating Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start your computer without entering the password. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people. If you forget the power-on password and need assistance to reset it, a password reset fee will be charged, and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 91 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 7 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 92 N To add the power-on password (user password) !Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 96 N To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password. 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 should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. Press the Esc key and then the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press the M or m key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 97 N Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 98 N To remove the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. If you have set the power-on password, enter your power-on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Hard Disk Password, and then press the Enter key. Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key. [. . . ] For example, if you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all. [. . . ]