Acer Veriton Z2610G, Service Manual

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20 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide
Note the following before you define a system password:
• The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters. The following keys are valid:
–
A-Z, a-z (case-insensitive)
– 0-9
–
` - + [ ] \ ; ' , . /,
– Special keypad characters: 0-9 / * - +
• When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Do not forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your computer to your dealer to reset
it.
To set a system password:
1. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter .
The password box appears.
2. Type a password then press Enter .
3. Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter .
You will be prompted to save the new password.
4. Press Enter .
5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
To change a system password:
1. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter .
The password box appears.
2. Type the original password, then press Enter .
3. Type a new password, then press Enter .
4. Retype the new password to verify the first entry, then press Enter .
You will be prompted to save the new password.
5. Press Enter .
6. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
To remove a system password:
1. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter .
The password box appears.
2. Type the original password, then press Enter .
3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields.
You will be prompted to confirm the password removal.
4. Press Enter .
5. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
NOTE You need to set a supervisor password first before setting the user password.
IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible.
NOTE When the supervisor password is removed, the user password will also be remove.