User's Manual

Appendix K: Tablet Computer User Guide
Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Password Function
BIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.
NOTE: If features have been enabled to prevent removing the
BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to remove it
until those features have been disabled.
Power-on password
●
Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
computer.
●
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or
restart the computer.
Managing a BIOS administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
1. Start Computer Setup.
▲ Turn o the tablet. Press the power button, quickly press and hold the volume down button until
the Startup menu is displayed, and then tap F10 to enter Computer Setup.
2. Select Security, select Create BIOS Administrator Password or Set Up BIOS administrator Password
(select products only), and then press enter.
3. When prompted, enter a password.
4. When prompted, enter the new password again to conrm.
5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into eect when the computer restarts.
Changing a BIOS administrator password
1. Start Computer Setup.
▲ Turn o the tablet. Press the power button, quickly press and hold the volume down button until
the Startup menu is displayed, and then tap F10 to enter Computer Setup.
2. Enter your current BIOS administrator password.
3. Select Security, select Change BIOS administrator Password or Change Password (select products
only), and then press enter.
4. When prompted, enter your current password.
5. When prompted, enter your new password.
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