Acer 380 series manual Entering passwords, Setting passwords

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34	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

•User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

•Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.

•When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

•Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.

•When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility.

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