Securing the Computer 13-3
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Second, follow the onscreen instructions.
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Type carefully. To ensure security, the power-on password
does not display as you type it.
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The power-on password can be up to seven
alphanumeric characters.
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The power-on password is not case sensitive.
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The power-on password must be established and entered with
the same set of keys. For example, if you establish the
password using numbers typed with the row of keys beneath
the special function keys, the system will not accept the
password if the numbers are typed with the number keys
within the embedded numeric keypad.
When a power-on password is established:
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A password prompt appears the next time the computer
is turned on.
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QuickLock and QuickBlank can be enabled.
Entering a Power-On Password
If you have established a power-on password, a password prompt
appears on the screen when the computer is turned on.
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Type the password using the same keys you used to establish
the password.
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If you enter the password incorrectly, you are prompted
to retry.
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If your third try is unsuccessful, you must turn off the
computer, then turn it on again before you can continue.
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