Configuring the HMI device 
  5.2 Configuring KP300 Basic 
Basic Panels 
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5.2.8  Changing password settings 
Password protection prevents unauthorized access to the "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings" 
menu. 
 
NOTICE 
 
The password cannot contain spaces or special characters * ? . % / \ ' ". 
If the password for the "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings" menu is no longer available, you 
have to first update the operating system before you can make any changes in the 
"Info/Settings > Logon/Settings" menu. All data on the HMI device will be overwritten when 
you update the operating system. 
 
Activating password protection  
Proceed as follows: 
1.  Switch to "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings > Password" menu on the HMI device. 
2.  Enter the password under "Password". 
3.  Confirm the password under "Confirm Password". 
4.  Exit the menu with <ENTER>. 
Deactivating password protection  
Proceed as follows: 
1.  Switch to "Info/Settings > Logon/Settings > Password" menu on the HMI device. 
2.  Delete the password under "Password". 
3.  Confirm the (empty) password under "Confirm Password". 
4.  Exit the menu with <ENTER>.