How can a disable the password required to login?

I have a new Macbook Pro retina display.  I am the only user of the computer, and I would really like to be able to open and use my computer without being asked for my login password everytime.  I have searched this forum for the answer, but I am more confused now than before?  One of the answers says to simply go to "Security & Privacy" > General and simply uncheck the box in front of the line that says "require password ***** after sleep or screen saver begins".  They even show a screen shot clearly showing this box.  The problem is that on my Macbook Pro, when I go to this location, there is NO box in front of that line!  There is a small window where I can choose between "immediately - 1 hour", but that is it.  Am I doing something wrong?  Does anyone know how I can turn off this prompt for the login password?
Thank you!
Lincoln

Try this...
System Preferences > Users and Groups
Choose your username then click on "Log In Options" below
Next, turn "Automatic login" to ON then supply the password to your account
Then, in the "Security & Privacy" Section, make sure "Disable automatic login" is OFF

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