Managing an administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter.

●To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

●To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

●To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times.

3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering an administrator password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.

Power-on password

Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

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