Epson 386SX - Manual (Page 74)

WARNING
Be sure to remember the new power-on password you
enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you
cannot remember the password you enter now, you will
not be able to access your computer the next time you
turn it on.
3. Press Enter. A happy face character appears and then the
computer loads MS-DOS.
To access the computer the next time you turn it on or reset it,
you must enter the new power-on password.
Deleting a Power-on Password
To delete your power-on password, follow these steps:
1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette
in drive A.
2. Turn on or reset the computer. At the key prompt, enter
your current power-on password followed by a forward slash.
For example, if your password is 123, type:
1 2 3 /
3. Press Enter. A happy face character appears and then
the computer loads MS-DOS.
The next time you turn on or reset the computer, it does not
request a password and loads MS-DOS immediately.
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