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Using passwords You can use passwords to provide security for your computer and data. You can set two kinds of passwords: a power-on password and an administrator password. You do not have to set a password of either type to use your computer. However, if you decide to set one, read the following sections before you do so. Using a power-on password The power-on password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer. When you set the power-on password, you can choose one of three password prompt modes: On In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the power-on password when you turn on the computer. Until the correct password is entered, the computer operating system will not start, and you will not be able to use the keyboard to input any other information. If you have a mouse connected to the mouse connector, it will remain locked. If you have a mouse connected to a serial port, it will be activated when the computer is started, regardless of whether a password is set. Note: If Remote Administration is enabled, you cannot select On. In this case, select Dual. If you set this mode to On when Remote Administration is enabled, it will automatically be reset to Dual. For more information, see "Setting Remote Administration" on page 49. Off In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as unattended start mode), you are not prompted to enter your power-on password when you turn on the computer. The computer will start the operating system. However, if you have a mouse connected to the mouse connector, see the following information. 40 PC 300PL User Guide

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Using passwords
You can use passwords to provide security for your computer and data.
You can set two kinds of passwords:
a power-on password and an
administrator password.
You do not have to set a password of either type
to use your computer.
However, if you decide to set one, read the
following sections before you do so.
Using a power-on password
The
power-on
password feature deters unauthorized persons from gaining
access to your computer.
When you set the power-on password, you can
choose one of three password prompt modes:
On
In password prompt On mode, you are prompted for the
power-on password when you turn on the computer.
Until the
correct password is entered, the computer operating system will
not start, and you will not be able to use the keyboard to input
any other information.
If you have a mouse connected to the
mouse connector, it will remain locked.
If you have a mouse
connected to a serial port, it will be activated when the
computer is started, regardless of whether a password is set.
Note:
If
Remote Administration
is enabled, you cannot select
On
.
In this case, select
Dual
.
If you set this mode to
On
when
Remote Administration
is enabled, it will
automatically be reset to
Dual
.
For more information,
see “Setting Remote Administration” on page
49.
Off
In password prompt Off mode (sometimes referred to as
unattended start mode), you are not prompted to enter your
power-on password when you turn on the computer.
The
computer will start the operating system.
However, if you
have a mouse connected to the mouse connector, see the
following information.
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