Entering Passwords; Setting Passwords - Acer TravelMate 4100 Series User Manual

Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.
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Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up
and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget
your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an
authorized service center.

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 press
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<F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.
Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility.
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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
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enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you
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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.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.
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