Acer 4400 User Guide
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Password Setting
A password prevents unauthorized use of your computer. If
you set a password, the system prompts for the correct
password before booting or to access Setup.
you set a password, the system prompts for the correct
password before booting or to access Setup.
To set a password:
1.
At the prompt, type your password. Your password can
be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you type the
characters, they appear as asterisks on the password
screen box.
be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you type the
characters, they appear as asterisks on the password
screen box.
2.
After typing the password, press Enter.
3.
At the next prompt, retype your password and press
Enter again to confirm the new password. After the
password entry, the screen automatically reverts to the
main screen.
Enter again to confirm the new password. After the
password entry, the screen automatically reverts to the
main screen.
To disable the password, press Enter when prompted to enter
the password. The screen displays a message confirming that
the password has been disabled.
the password. The screen displays a message confirming that
the password has been disabled.
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