Acer TravelMate 290 TravelMate 290 Service Guide - Page 46

Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length 10 characters Characters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored. Parameter Set User Password 38 Description Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Chapter 2