IBM 560x User Guide
Using a Password
Entering a Power-On Password
Note:
If the return to normal operation is
caused by a preset timer or an
incoming call through the modem,
the password prompt does not
appear. To display a power-on
password prompt, press any key or
move your pointing device.
If the return to normal operation is
caused by a preset timer or an
incoming call through the modem,
the password prompt does not
appear. To display a power-on
password prompt, press any key or
move your pointing device.
If a power-on password is set, the password prompt reminds you to
enter the password when:
enter the password when:
Turning on the computer.
Returning to normal operation from suspend mode.
When the password prompt appears at the top left corner on the
screen, do the following:
screen, do the following:
1
Type your power-on password.
Each time you press a key, the symbol appears.
When typing your password, release each key quickly. If
you hold a key down too long, the same letter can be
entered repeatedly.
entered repeatedly.
2
Press the Enter key.
When the password is entered correctly, OK appears and
the computer starts normal operation.
When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears.
Enter the correct password.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries,
you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds,
and turn it on to try again.
you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds,
and turn it on to try again.
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