# User Guide

# Personal Computer VAIO Fit 14E/15ESVF1421/SVF1521

## Password

- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
  You can set a password (power-on password) for booting up your VAIO computer, using the BIOS function. Entry of the power-on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start the computer.
- 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.
- Removing the Power-on Password
  If power-on password input for booting up your VAIO computer is no longer necessary, follow these steps to remove the machine password and user password.
- Switching from a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
  In Windows 8, you can switch between a local account and a Microsoft account.

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- About User Account Types
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- What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?
- What should I do if I forget the Windows password?

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