Security functions
Changin g the supe rvi so r or use r pas sw o rd
You can only change the s upervisor passwo rd when you have logged into the
BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor password.
PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword
► Call the BIOS Setup Utility andgototheSecurity menu.
► When changing the password, proceed exactly as fo r password assignment.
Removing passwords
To remove a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:
PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword
► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
► Highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password field and press the Enter key.
You will be requested to enter the current passwo rd by the Enter Current Passw ord prompt.
You will be requested to e nter a new password by the Enter New Password prompt.
► Press the Enter key twice.
► In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit.
► Select Yes and press the Enter key.
The Tablet PC is rebooted and the password is cancelled.
Removing the supervisor password simultaneously deactivates the user password.
Password protection for booting o f the operating system
With the supe rv
isor password you have set in th e BIOS Setup Utility (s ee
section "
Setti
ng supervisor and user passwor d", Page 55), you can also
prevent booti
ng of the operating system.
Operating system
Activating system protection
► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
Operatings ystem
► Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.
► Select the desired option (Disabled, First Boot or Every Boot) and press the Enter key
► Select the Save Changes & Exit option unde r Exit.
The Tablet PC reboots. You will be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).
Deactivating system protection
► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
Operatings ystem
► Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.
► Select the Disabled option and press the Enter k ey.
If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility .
► Select the Save Changes & Exit option unde r Exit.
The Tablet PC reboots. The system is no longer password-protected.
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