Acer Aspire V3-571G Acer Aspire V3-571 and V3-571G Notebook Service Guide - Page 51

NOTE: The same procedures apply in setting the user password and HDD password. When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are enabled for users to configure. Changing a Password Perform the following to change a password: NOTE: Below are the procedures for changing the supervisor password. The same procedures apply in changing the user and HDD passwords. 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2:7. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. 4. Retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field. 5. Press Enter. If the passwords match, the Setup Notice dialog box appears. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2:8. Setup Notice 6. Press Enter to complete the password setting. The computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to Set. 7. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 2-9 System Utilities