About the ASSIST Button Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter when using the computer.
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.
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive, a USB floppy disk drive, or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function.
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.