IBM NetVista A40, User Manual

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To set Remote Administration, follow these steps:
1.
Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Starting and using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 29.
2. Select System Security and press Enter.
3. Select Remote Administration and press Enter.
4. To enable Update Remote Administration, select Enabled . To disable, select
Disabled .
5. Press Esc until you return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program main
menu.
6. Select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu;
then press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen to exit from the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using passwords
You can use two kinds of passwords to provide security for your computer
and data: a power-on password and an administrator password. You do not
have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you
decide to set one, read the following sections.
Using a power-on password
The power-on password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining
access to your computer. When you set the power-on password, some models
give you the option to choose one of three password prompt modes:
On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on
password when you turn on the computer. Until the correct password
is entered, the computer operating system will not start, and you will
not be able to use the keyboard or mouse to input any other
information.
Notes:
1. If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated
when the computer is started, regardless of whether the password
is set.
2.
If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select On. In this
case, select Dual. If you try to set this mode to On when Remote
Administration is enabled, it will automatically be reset to Dual.
For more information, see “Setting Remote Administration” on
page 33.
3.
If you have a USB keyboard connected to your computer, the
keyboard will not lock when you have set a password.
Off In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as unattended
start mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password
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