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To protect against Use this security feature

Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*Setup Utility is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Setup Utility, you

must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several

types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information.

Passwords can be set in the operating system or in Setup Utility, which is preinstalled on the

computer.

NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in

a secure place.

Setting passwords in the operating system

Operating system passwords Function

Root password Protects access to an operating system root-level account.

User password Protects access to an operating system user account.

Setting passwords in Setup Utility

Setup Utility passwords Function

Administrator password*

●

Protects access to Setup Utility.

● After this password is set, it must be entered each time

you access Setup Utility.

CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you

cannot access Setup Utility.

NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of

the power-on password.

NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as it

is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first

password check before the “Press the ESC key for Startup

Menu” message is displayed, you must enter the

administrator password to access Setup Utility.

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