Setting A Boot Password - Samsung NP-N148P User Manual

Setting a Boot Password

When setting a password, you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the
BIOS Setup.
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and
protect data and files saved on the computer.
Before You Start!
 Do not lose or forget your password.
 If you have forgotten your password, contact a Samsung service center. In this case,
a service fee will be charged.
Setting a Supervisor Password
A Supervisor Password is required to turn
the computer on or to start the System
Setup.
When setting a Supervisor Password, users
other than a supervisor cannot use the
computer.
1
Select the Security menu in the BIOS
Setup.
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2
In the Set Supervisor Password item,
press <Enter>.
3
Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-
enter the password for confirmation,
and press <Enter> again. The
password can be up to 8 alphanumeric
characters. Special characters are not
allowed.
4
When a message confirming the
password configuration appears in the
[Setup Notice] window, press <Enter>.
The supervisor password has been set.
The supervisor password is required to
turn the computer on or to enter the
BIOS Setup.
Setting a User Password
Users can start the system with a user
password, but cannot enter the System
Setup. By doing this, you can prevent other
users from entering Setup.
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