IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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Important information for mouse users
This information applies only to those who have a mouse
connected to the mouse port; a serial mouse is not affected
by the password prompt Off mode.
The password prompt Off mode prevents the computer from
detecting that a mouse is attached. Therefore, the mouse
device driver does not load automatically. Whenever the
computer is restarted, by default the Windows operating
system displays a message informing you that the mouse
connector is disabled. The operating system will not start
until you bypass or disable this message.
To bypass this error message, type your password, press
Enter, and then press Enter again.
To disable this message:
1. Type your password.
2. Press Enter.
3. Press Tab. The Do not display this message in the
future field is highlighted.
4. Press the Spacebar to put a check in the box.
5. Press Enter.
Disabling the message allows the operating system to
automatically load on future restarts without displaying the
error message. When the operating system starts in
password prompt Off mode, the keyboard remains locked
until you type your password. However, the mouse
connected to the mouse port remains locked even after you
type the password. All operations must be done using the
keyboard.
Dual In password prompt Dual mode, the startup behavior of the
computer depends on whether the computer is started from the
computer power switch or by an unattended method, such as a
modem ring detection, a serial port ring detection, or a Wake Up
on Alarm operation.
If you start the computer by using the power switch, you are
prompted for the power-on password. Until the password is
entered, the computer operating system will not start, and the
keyboard and the mouse connected to the mouse port, will
remain locked.
If the computer is started by an unattended method, such as the
methods mentioned earlier, the computer operates the same as
it does in password prompt Off mode. Refer to page 30 for
further information.
Chapter 4. Configuration/Setup Utility program
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