You do not have to set a password in network server mode to use your computer as a network server, but it is helpful. See “Setting the Password Options” in Chapter 2 of the

Setup Guide for instructions on setting the password and enabling network server mode. Then read the next section to use your network password.

Using a Password in Network Server Mode

When you turn on or reset the computer, it loads your operating system or network software from your hard disk and you see either the command prompt or the first screen displayed by your network software.

Note

If you boot your computer from a diskette in drive A, however, you see the password key prompt before the computer loads your operating system or network software. Follow the instructions in “Using a Password” on page 1-24 to enter your password in this situation.

Follow these steps to enter your password:

1.Turn on or reset your computer. You do not see the key prompt (h) even though the computer is now waiting for you to enter the correct password.

2.Type your password and press [burl. The screen does not display what you type.

Now you should be able to use your computer. Press a key such as m to see if the keyboard accepts your command. If you entered an incorrect password, the computer does not respond. Type the correct password, press c!3En*r , and try using the computer again.

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