APC AP9258, AP9254 Creating the Administrator Password, Setting the Administrator Logout Time

Push-Button and Hot-Key Channel Selection

While in secure mode, all front panel push-buttons and hot-key channel selection methods are disabled. All other hot-key commands remain operational to the administrator only. In non-secure mode, all push- buttons and hot-key commands function normally.

Creating the Administrator Password

1.Press the Control key twice or type Alt-Mfor the Command Menu.

2.Select ÔÔAdministrator FunctionsÕÕ from the Command Menu.

3.Select ÔÔAdministrator PasswordÕÕ from the Administrator Menu.

4.Type your password and press Enter. (The password is not case sensitive.)

5.Repeat entry of the password for confirmation.

CAUTION: Security is enabled once the password has been created. Store a copy of your password in a safe place.

You should now see the option ÔF10 - LogoutÕ at the bottom of the main OSD Window and a lock symbol to the right of the menu headings.

Setting the Administrator Logout Time

1.Press the Control key twice or type Alt-Mfor the Command Menu.

2.Select ÔÔAdministrator FunctionsÕÕ from the Command Menu.

3.Select ÔÔAdministrator Logout TimeÕÕ from the Administrator Menu.

4.Enter the number of minutes you wish to pass without keyboard/ mouse activity before the administrator is automatically logged out of the system. The default of 0 keeps the administrator logged on continuously; 60 is the maximum setting.

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