Dell Precision 330 User Manual page 40

40 Adv a n c ed Fe a tu r es
NOTE:
You cannot change or enter a new system password if either of these
options is displayed.
Enabled — a system password is assigned
•
• Disabled — system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on
the system board
You can only assign a system password when System Password is set to
NOTE:
Not Enabled.
• Not Enabled — no system password is assigned and the password
jumper on the system board is in the enabled position (its default)
Assigning a System Password
Verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.
1
Highlight System Password and then press the left- or right-arrow key.
2
The option heading changes to Enter Password, followed by an empty
32-character field in square brackets.
Type your new system password.
3
You can use up to 32 characters.
As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a
placeholder appears in the field. The password assignment operation
recognizes keys by their location on the keyboard, without
distinguishing between lowercase and uppercase characters. For
example, if you have an M in your password, the system recognizes
either M or m as correct.
Certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these
combinations, the speaker emits a beep.
To erase a character when entering your password, press <Backspace>
or the left-arrow key.
NOTE:
To escape from the field without assigning a system password,
press <Tab> or the <Shift><Tab> combination to move to another
field, or press <Esc> at any time before completing
Press <Enter>.
4
If the new system password is less than 32 characters, the whole field
fills with placeholders. Then the option heading changes to Verify
Password, followed by another empty 32-character field in square
brackets.
step 5.