Using System Security 55
Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with yo ur 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 (s uch 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 w ill have to contact the reseller of you r 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, bu t you cannot use the function keys, such
as the Shift key. Your computer d oes not distingu ish between capitali zed and
lowercase letters in your password. As you type the password, the cursor
moves but your password does not appea r 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 supe rvisor passwor d first.
3. Use <PgDn> to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password .
4. Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog bo x appears.
5. Type a password from four to eight characters.
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