Entering an administrator password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Power-on password
Your
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the
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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set
●To set a
●To change a
●To delete a
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software includes 60 days of free updates. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses
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