Using System Security 55
Using System Security
This section describes the security options provided with your computer.
System Passwords
The computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level
(supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized access to the
computer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields. The
user password enables full access to only the
Set User Password
and
Password on
boot
security fields and read access to all other System Setup fields.
If multiple users have access to the computer (such as in a network environment), a
supervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options.
If You Forget Your Password
It is very important that you do not forget your password. If you do, you cannot access
your system. Write your password down and keep it in a safe place. If you do forget
and cannot find the written note, you will have to contact the reseller of your computer
and possibly take or send it in to them so that you can access the computer again.
Creating a Password
To create a password follow the instructions below:
1.
At startup, press
<F2>
to open
System Setup
.
2.
Use
<Right Arrow>
to select the
Security
menu.
Precautions for Password Entry:
You can enter letters or numbers, but you cannot use the function keys, such
as the Shift key. Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and
lowercase letters in your password. As you type the password, the cursor
moves but your password does not appear on the screen. Choose the type of
password security that is appropriate for your work. If you want to set a user
password, you must set a supervisor password first.
3.
Use
<PgDn>
to select
Set Supervisor Password
or
Set User Password
.
4.
Press
<Enter>
. The
Set Password
dialog box appears.
5.
Type a password from four to eight characters.
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