Securing Your Computer; Using Passwords - Acer Aspire M5 Series User Manual

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E C U R I N G Y O U R C O M P U T E R
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. See "BIOS utility" on page 89.
• 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.

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