Power-On Password - IBM L40 SX Quick Reference

3.7.1 Power-On Password

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|Setting a power-on password restricts the use of the computer to
|authorized persons. The password can be no more than seven characters and
does not appear when typed.
you turn on the computer, the password prompt
"Password Prompt" in topic 1.5.1).
Note: Once set, a power-on password is required not only when powering-on
but also when you return to resume mode.
mode, the password prompt and any other messages do not appear.
| The cursor does not move as you type the power-on password, but it
| is entered. Now press Enter; the cursor is unlocked and you can
use your application.
To use the computer, you must type the correct password and press Enter.
When the password is entered correctly, an OK appears momentarily.
password is entered incorrectly, a key with an X over it appears.
have not entered the password correctly after three tries, you must turn
off the computer, then on, to try again.
To set a power-on password
1. Start the backup copy of the Reference Diskette (see page 3.6.1).
2. Select Set passwords and network server mode on the Main Menu and
press Enter.
3. Select Set power-on password and press Enter.
instructions on the screen.
4. Write down the power-on password and store it in a safe place.
To change a power-on password
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the password prompt PICTURE 80 appears, type your current
password, then press the key
Shift key.
PICTURE 81
3. Write down your new power-on password (seven characters or less)
and store it in a safe place.
4. Type the password and press Enter.
To remove a power-on password
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the password prompt PICTURE 82 appears, type your current
password, then press the key
Shift key.
PICTURE 83
3. Press Enter.
#Note: If you have locked the keyboard using KP but have not set a
# power-on password, the keyboard is not locked after full suspend
# mode. To keep the keyboard locked after this mode, set a power-on
# password.
PS/2 Model L40 SX Quick Reference
Power-On Password
If you forget your power-on password,
Once the power-on password is set, whenever
PICTURE 79 appears (see
When you return to resume
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