∙The system distinguishes between numeric keys above the letter keys and those in the numeric keypad at the right of the keyboard. For instance, if you enter a keypad 8 when enabling the password, you may not enter the 8 above the letter keys to use the password.
∙The system does not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters in a password. For instance, D is the same as d.
∙If you press an invalid key, the computer beeps, and you must reenter the password.
∙If you make a mistake, use <Backspace> to erase the characters up to the mistake, then retype the correct characters.
∙You cannot leave the Enter the Password field without establishing a password. If you begin to create a password and decide you do not want to use it, finish creating it and then cancel it. See the next section, “Canceling a Password.”
6.When you finish typing, press <Enter>. The cursor moves to the Verify field. Reenter the password and press <Enter>.
If the passwords match exactly, the password is enabled. If not, the computer beeps. Press <Enter> again and repeat the process.
To change a password, cancel the existing password and then create a new one. See the next section, “Canceling a Password.”
Canceling a Password
To cancel a password, use System Setup or turn off the password jumper on the system board. To use System Setup:
1.From the Main Menu, select Security.
2.Move the cursor to the Set User Password field.
3.Use the left or right arrow key to select None. Then press <Enter>. The password is canceled.
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