Entering Passwords; Setting Passwords - Acer TravelMate 290 User Manual

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boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.
• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized
use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints
on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor! 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 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.
• Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS
Utility. If 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 enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
• Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If
you enter 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.
1 Getting to know your TravelMate