Epson 486SX - Manual (Page 87)

Using a Password in Network Server Mode
When you turn on or reset the computer, it loads your
operating system or network software and you see either the
command prompt or the first screen displayed by your
network software.
Follow these steps to enter your password:
1. Turn on or reset your computer. You do not see the key
prompt ( ) even though the computer is now waiting
for you to enter the correct password.
2. Type your password and press The screen does not
display what you type.
Now you should be able to use your computer. Press a key
such as (Enter] to see if the keyboard accepts your command.
If you entered an incorrect password, the computer does not
respond. Type the correct password, press and try using
the computer again.
Note
You cannot change or delete a power-on password in
network server mode. You must run Setup and turn off
network server mode first. See Chapter 2 for instructions.
Then you can change or delete the password as described in
Chapter 3.
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