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Chapter 8 - 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. (See ”Security Menu” on page 83 for a complete list of System Setup
security 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.
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.
Creating a Password
To create a password:
1. At startup, press [F2] to open
System Setup
.
2. Use the [Right Arrow] key to select the
Security
menu.
3. Use the [Down Arrow] key to select
Set Supervisor Password
or
Set User
Password
.
Press [Enter]. The
Set Password
dialog box will appear.
4. Type a password of up to seven characters. You can enter letters or numbers,
but you cannot use the function keys, such as [Shift]. 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.
5. Press [Enter] after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you
to reenter your password for verification.
6. Type your password again and press [Enter]. A message appears telling you
that the changes have been saved. Press [Enter] again to return to the
Security
menu.
7. Press [Esc] to go to the
Exit
menu.
8. Select
Exit Saving Changes
, press [Enter], and press [Enter] again to restart
the computer.