Dell T710 owner manual Type your new system password

3Type your new system password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password. As you type, placeholders appear in the field.

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. Certain key combinations are invalid and if you enter one, the system beeps. To erase a character, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> prior to completing step 5.

4Press <Enter>.

5To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.

System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.

6Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or continue working.

NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password" on page 75), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security.

To leave the password security enabled:

1Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

2Type your password and press <Enter>.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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