Acer 630 series manual Entering passwords

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•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.

•Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk Password! 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 left-hand corner 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, an x symbol 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, an x symbol appears. Try again and press Enter.

•When the Hard Disk Password is set, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the Hard Disk Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol 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. Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center.