CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS
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Figure 4-10. Security Dialog Box
NOTE:
Figure 4-10 is the Security screen for the administrator and local user when the Enable User Accounts
feature is turned off. The restricted user can only access the Change Password function of this screen.
To set or change the password:
1. Single-click and press Enter or double-click in the New text box.
2. Type the new password in the New text box a nd press Enter.
Passwords must contain both alpha and numeric characters, are case sensitive and may
be up to 12 characters long. Supported characters are: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space and
hyphen.
3. In the Repeat box, type the password again and press Enter.
4. Click OK to change only your password, and then close the dialog box.
To password protect your console:
1. Set your password as described in the previous procedure.
2. Select Enable Screen Saver.
3. Type the number of minutes for Inactivity Time (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of
password protection and the screen saver feature.
4. For Mode, select Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant; otherwise
select Screen.
CAUTION:
Monitor damage can result from the use of Energy mode with monitors not compliant with
ENERGY STAR.
5. (Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test which lasts 10 seconds then
returns you to the Security dialog box.
6. Click OK.
To log in to your console:
1. Press any key or move the mouse.
2. The Password dialog box displays. Type your password, then click OK.
3. The Main dialog box displays if the password was entered properly.