1. In the
System BIOS
or
System Setup
screen, select
System Security
and press Enter.
The
System Security
screen is displayed.
2. In the
System Security
screen, verify that
Password Status
is
Unlocked
.
3. Select
System Password
, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select
Setup Password
, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
NOTE:
If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboots.
Clearing CMOS settings
CAUTION:
Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer.
1. Remove the
.
2. Remove the
.
3. Disconnect the
.
4. Wait for one minute.
5. Connect the
.
.
Clearing forgotten passwords
Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see
84
System and setup password
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 3185
Page 30: ...3 antenna cables 2 4 wireless card 5 wireless card slot 30 Removing the wireless card ...
Page 37: ...3 speakers 2 4 speaker cable Removing the speakers 37 ...
Page 40: ...b heat sink 40 Removing the heat sink ...
Page 44: ...2 Replace the base cover 3 Replace the memory module 44 Replacing the memory module ...
Page 63: ...7 display back cover Removing the display panel 63 ...
Page 70: ...3 camera cable 4 display back cover 70 Removing the camera ...
