Securing Your Computer; Using Passwords; Entering Passwords - Acer NITRO User Manual

S
Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to
protect and take care of your computer.

Using passwords

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.
passwords on page
• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of
this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if
available) 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
(if available) 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.
• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility.
• Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter
the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.
• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a
prompt appears at boot-up.
E C U R I N G Y O U R C O M P U T E R
17.

Securing your computer - 15

See Setting