Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords are set in Windows or in the
CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password set. Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place.
Use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature, and the same password can be used for more than one Setup Utility feature.
To setup a password in Setup Utility:
●Combine up to 8 letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.
●Enter the password at the Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.
To safely create and save passwords:
●Follow requirements set by the program.
●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
●Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
●Do not use your name or other personal information that can easily be discovered by an outsider.
For additional information about Windows passwords, such as
Setting passwords in Windows
Password | Function | |
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Administrator password | Protects | |
| NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup | |
| Utility contents. | |
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User password | Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects | |
| access to the computer contents and must be entered when | |
| you exit Sleep or Hibernation. | |
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QuickLock | Protects the computer by requiring a password in the | |
| Windows Log On dialog box before accessing the computer. | |
| After setting a user or administrator password: | |
| 1. | Initiate QuickLock by pressing the QuickLock key. |
| 2. | Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or |
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| administrator password. |
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