Acer LU.S360B.171 Acer Aspire One AOA150 Application Manual - Page 22
Using passwords for BIOS, Entering passwords
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English 6 4 In the Query dialog box, type in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes. Your password should have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 characters. 5 Click OK to set the password. Using passwords for BIOS Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • 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 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.