Acer 365 Series - Manual (Page 47)

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There are two types of passwords you can set:
q Setup Password prevents unauthorized access
to the Setup Utility. Once set, you must key-
in this password the next time you want to
enter the Setup Utility. Section 5.3 discusses
this utility in detail.
q Power-on Password secures your computer
against unauthorized use. Once set, you
have to type it whenever you boot the
computer.
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Important: Do not forget your password! If you
forget your password, you need to contact your
dealer.
Setting a Password Setting a Password
Follow these steps:
1. During POST (while the startup logo is being
displayed), press F2 to enter the Setup Utility.
2. Press the ↑↑ or ↓↓
key to select System Security,
then press Enter.
3. Highlight a password parameter and press the
→ → or ← ←
key. The password prompt appears:
4. Type a password. The password may consist of
up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).