Entering Passwords - Acer Aspire E1 Series User Manual

44 - 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.