Using Passwords - Acer Aspire V5 User Manual

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these
passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer
and data:
Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once
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set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS
utility" on page 35.
User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the
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use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from
Hibernation for maximum security.
Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine
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the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume
from Hibernation for maximum security.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your
password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized
service center.
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the
display screen.
When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2>
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to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.
Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. If
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you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and
press <Enter>.
When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is
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enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter
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the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press
<Enter>.
Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to
enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press
and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the
computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.
Setting passwords
You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.
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