Changing Password Protection - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning the device
4.4 Configuring the device
4.4.3

Changing password protection

You can protect access to the Control Panel with a password. If you configure password
protection, "SecureMode" is automatically enabled for the HMI device. "SecureMode"
additionally protects the taskbar and the Windows CE Desktop against unauthorized access.
Requirement
The Control Panel is open.
NOTICE
Password not available
If the password is no longer available, the following operator controls are no longer
enabled:
 Control Panel
 Taskbar
 Windows CE Desktop
All data on the HMI device will be deleted when you update the operating system!
Therefore use the password to protect against loss.
Note
The following characters cannot be used in passwords:
 Blank
 Special characters * ? . % / \ ' "
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Password Properties" dialog with the Password icon.
2. Enter the password under "Password".
3. Repeat the password under "Confirm password".
4. Confirm your entry with "OK".
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