# Personal Computer VAIO Pro 11/13 SVP1122/SVP1322

## 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.

1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.

   The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.

2. Click Start BIOS setup.

   Enter a password if it has already been set.

   The BIOS setup screen appears.

3. Press theorkey to select the Security tab, select Set Machine Password or Set User Password, and then press the Enter key.

   The password entry screen appears.

4. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key.
5. Press theorkey to select the Exit tab, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key.

   At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.

#### Hint

- If the display language selection window appears, select your desired language and click OK.

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### Related Topic

- Setting/Changing the Power-on Password
- What should I do if I forget the power-on password to start my VAIO computer?

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