If You Forget Your Password

It is very important that you do not forget your password. If you do, you cannot access your system. Write your password down and keep it in a safe place. If you do forget and cannot find the written note, please contact the Samsung Helpline. Please have your receipts available to verify the type and model of your computer. You may be charged for password removal.

Creating a Password

To create a password follow the instructions below:

1.At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.

2.Use <Right Arrow> to select the Security menu.

Precautions for Password Entry:

You can enter letters or numbers, but you cannot use the function keys, such as the Shift key. Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password. As you type the password, the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen. Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work. If you want to set a user password, you must set a supervisor password first.

3.Use <Down Arrow> to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password.4.Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears.

5.Press <Enter> after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification.

6.Type your password again and press <Enter>. A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved.

The “Password on boot” password MUST also be set in order for your machine to boot properly.

7.Use <Down Arrow> to select Password on boot.8.Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears.9.Select the “Text Password” option.10.Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu.11.Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu.12.Press <Enter> or <F10> to exit and save your changes.13.Press <Enter> again to restart the computer.

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