Acer 3600/5500 - Manual (Page 42)

36 Chapter 2
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length 10 characters
Characters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
Parameter Description Option
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
Lock HardDisk Drive Allows the user to specify whether or not a
password is required to access hard disk drive. Disabled or Enabled
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
_ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password----------------
Enter old Supervisor password: . . . . . . . . . .
Enter new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . ..
Verify new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . .
[ ] Boot System
OK Cancel
Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed