Note

If you do not know the correct password, see “Password

Problems” in Appendix A.

Changing a Power-on Password

To change your power-on password, follow these steps:

1.If you do not have a hard disk, insert your MS-DOS Startup diskette in drive A.

2.Turn on the computer or press RESET. At the key prompt, enter your current power-on password followed by a forward slash (/). After the slash, enter the new password you want to use. For example, if your current password is 123 and you want to change it to ABC, type:

1 2 3 / A B C

Do not use characters requiring the Shift key, such as

@, &or *, in your new password. The computer does not recognize the Shift key when you use your password to access the system.

The screen does not display what you type.

Caution

Be sure to remember the new power-on password you enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you cannot remember the password you enter now, you will not be able to access your computer the next time you turn it on.

3.Press Enter. A happy face character appears and then the computer loads MS-DOS.

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