Security Features; Passwords - Sharp PC-A800 Series Manual

Security Features

This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, and
theft.

Passwords

Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer.
When password protection is correctly set, you can leave your computer turned off
or in standby/suspend-to-RAM mode. No unauthorized users can restart the system
without typing in the correct password.
If you lose or forget your password while password protection is
enabled, you lose access to your computer. Make sure you select a
password that you will not forget, or keep a record of your password
in a secure place. Otherwise, you must ask your dealer for assistance.
If you enter a wrong password three times, the message System
Disabled appears. Press the power switch to turn off the computer,
turn it on again, and enter the correct password.
Supervisor Password and User Password
Your computer supports two different levels of password security; Supervisor
password and User password. A User password cannot be set unless a Supervisor
password has already been activated. When a Supervisor and a User password are
set, the holder of the User password has limitations on the use of the computer, that
are controlled by the holder of the Supervisor password.
The following items can only be changed if you know the Supervisor password.
Set or change the Supervisor Password
Set a password on boot
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