Entering Passwords - Acer AN515-58-90YD User Manual

52 - Securing your computer

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 enter the BIOS utility.
• 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.