Power-On Password - Acer M11E User Manual

2.10.2

Power-on Password

The Power-on Password secures your system against unauthorized
use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you
boot the system. To set this password, enter the Setup Utility, select
System Security, and then highlight the Power-on Password parameter.
Follow the same procedure as in setting the Setup password.
Make sure to set JP3 to 1-2 to enable the
Power-on password.
Enter your new Power-on Password twice.
Password may be up to 7 characters long.
Enter Password ............... [
Enter Password again ......... [
Set or Change Password
Operation Mode
This function lets you enable or disable the password prompt display.
When set to Normal , the password prompt appears before system
Keyboard Lock
boot. When set to
appear; however, your system will not respond to any keyboard or
mouse input until you enter the correct password.
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Power-on Password
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