Acer TravelMate 8000 - Manual (Page 52)

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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.
• When the Hard Disk Password is set, a prompt appears at boot-up.
• Type the Hard Disk 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.
Slide and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down
the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If
you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your
dealer or an authorized service center.
Setting passwords
You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility.