Security Menu - Sharp Actius PC-MV10 Operation Manual

Security Menu

Set Supervisor Password defines the supervisor password (up to eight characters).
See the next section about the supervisor password.
Set User Password defines the user password (up to eight characters). See the
next section about the user password.
If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the computer or
change the configuration. Make sure to select a password you will never
forget, or write it down and protect it in a secure place. Otherwise, you
will have to contact your dealer for assistance.
Password on boot defines whether you have to type the password for booting the
computer.
Hard Disk boot Sector defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write-
protected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to Normal.
Device Configuration enables and disables built-in devices such as USB, Audio
system, modem, LAN, PC card, IEEE1394, Wireless LAN.
Supervisor and User Password
Setting a password will protect your computer against unauthorized access. Once a
password is set, the system requires the password when entering to the Setup
Utility. And if Password on boot is enabled, the system will require a password
when the computer is turned on.
If you enter a wrong password three times, the message System Disabled
appears. Press the power button to shut down the computer, and after 10
seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.
Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor
password and User password. You cannot set a user password unless you have set a
supervisor password. If you share the computer with others, we recommend that
you set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user
password only.
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