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Question posted by elisambrinate1 on April 20th, 2012

Forgot Admin Password

i jus forgot my password neway to reset it without erasing nething

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Answer #1: Posted by drgn997 on June 18th, 2012 9:58 PM
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After 3 incorrect passwords the laptop shows a KEY, from this Key the Onetime Password is decoded along with the serial number that is embedded in each key. Try Sony Customer Service or eBay, there's no easy solution for this model as the generator hasn't been released yet.

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User Guide - Page 2

... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
User Guide - Page 3

... External Microphone ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with...
User Guide - Page 6

...Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Provides a guide to provide state-of connections, set-up information, etc. ❑...; Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, ...
User Guide - Page 7

...(s) or your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 ...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 ...
User Guide - Page 8

... Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security ...
User Guide - Page 13

... (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) N WIRELESS switch (page 56) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 47) P SD memory card slot (page 52) Q Media Access indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO...
User Guide - Page 27

... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the ...page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 55) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer
User Guide - Page 28

... speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before the operating system launches. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the LCD...
User Guide - Page 29

... turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power...
User Guide - Page 47

...-click the Memory Stick media icon. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow ...facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks...
User Guide - Page 48

... media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. To view the contents of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot...
User Guide - Page 52

n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into ...
User Guide - Page 56

n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a/n standard. You can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of channels). limited number of a meeting, or as : password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual...
User Guide - Page 64

... the authentication function, you can be determined for both ends. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be entered. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with whom you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but...
User Guide - Page 89

... customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 90) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 93) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 94) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 98) Among other things, you will learn how to change the...
User Guide - Page 90

... the machine password. ! The power-on password, you to allow for password reset. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in for depot service for changing some of the BIOS setup options, as well as to set the password. The user password is provided to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo...
User Guide - Page 91

... your computer to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
User Guide - Page 92

... blank and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 92...
User Guide - Page 126

... Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of the maximum speed. When entering the password, check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are lit, press the Num Lk...controlling technology for more than the maximum? If any are off your computer and enter the correct password. Wait for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and remove the battery pack. Then...
User Guide - Page 127

...VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. A reset fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset...cannot remember the BIOS password? To find the nearest center or agent, see...

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