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Table 8-1
Types of Windows passwords and their functions (continued)
Password
Administrator password
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
BIOS passwords provide additional layers of security for your computer.
Table 8-2
Types of BIOS passwords and their functions
Password
Administrator password
Power-on password
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
IMPORTANT:
computer from operating properly.
1.
Start Setup Utility (BIOS):
Computers or tablets with keyboards:
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▲
Tablets without keyboards:
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a.
b.
2.
Select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To save your changes, select Exit, select Save Changes and Exit, and then select Yes.
NOTE:
If you are using arrow keys to highlight your choice, you must then press enter.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Function
Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE:
This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents.
Function
Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).
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If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS).
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Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer.
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If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer.
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Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button.
- or -
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button.
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Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the Windows button.
Tap f10.
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