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Premmia GX Series
Security{ XE "Security" }{ XE "Padlock" }{ XE
"Passwords" }{ XE "Windows password" }
There are several ways in which you can secure your computer and the data on it:
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use the padlock loop on the back of your computer (see page 13) to prevent the system
cover from being removed and so restrict access to the components inside
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use the user password features to restrict access to the operating system and Setup
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use a Windows password.
User Password{ XE "System password" }
You can use Setup to set a password that restricts access to Setup and to prevent the
operating system starting without the password being entered.
The password can be up to eight characters long. It is case-sensitive, so make sure you note
the Caps Lock setting before setting a password.
To set a password:
1. Turn on the computer and press
Delete to enter Setup when prompted.
2. Highlight User Password and press Enter .
3. Type a password of up to eight characters and press Enter .
4. Type the password again and press Enter .
5. On the BIOS Features Setup screen, set Security Option to either System or Setup .
Follow the same steps to change a password. To delete a user password, follow the same
steps, but do not type a new password.