IBM i Series 1300, i Series 1200 manual Entering a password, Passwords

	Using	passwords
9 ). Uppercase and	lowercase lettersA (forand example,
a) are treated as	the same	character.

If you type a wrong character,Backspace usekeytheto erase it and then type the correct one.

7. Type your password again aEnterd pressto verify it.

Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place.

Do Not Forget Your Password

If you forget your setup password, you have to take your co puter to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the password reset. proof of purchase is required, and an ad tional charge might be required for the service.

Attention:

If

you

forget your hard disk password,

you can

no

lon

access

the

hard

disk.

The

password

cannot be reset

and

you

wi

lose

all

data

and

files

on

the hard disk. To use the computer,

need

to

replace

the

hard

disk. This

replacement

will

incur

expens

for

parts

and

labor.

Entering a password

ŸPower-on Password

Once you set a power-on password, the power-on password

prompt	(	)	appears		at the	top	left	corner	of the	screen
time	you	turn	on	your	computer	or	when	your	computer	returns
from	hibernation			mode	to normal	operation.

Notes:

1.When both power-on and hard disk passwords are set, the computer asks for the power-on password at boot-up and resume from hibernation mode.

2. When	the power-on password	is set, and you want to enter
the BIOS Utility, you needF1		immediatelytopress after cor-
rectly	entering the power-on	password.

ŸSetup Password

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