Acer Aspire V5-552 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 71)

Securing your computer - 71

• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-

up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security.

Important: Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget

your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an

authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the

display screen.

• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you the

BIOS utility.

• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS

utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message

appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

• When the User Password is set and the password on boot 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>.

Important: You have three chances to enter a password. If you

fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system

halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut

down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try

again.

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