Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
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Length | 10 characters |
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Characters | Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored. | ||
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Set User Password | Press Enter to set the user password. When |
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Set Supervisor Password | Press Enter to set the administrator password. |
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| When set, this password protects the BIOS |
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Lock HardDisk Drive | Allows the user to specify whether or not a | Disabled or Enabled | |
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NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
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