USB Device. Sharp PC-A290

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When setting items in the Setup Utility

The person who does not know the supervisor password cannot set:

Security Menu

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Set Supervisor Password

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Password on boot

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Power Management Security

Exit Menu

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Diskette access

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Fixed disk boot sector

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Load Setup Defaults

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Discard Changes and cannot get default value with F9 key.

When the system starts or resumes from Hibernation

If you have enabled Password on boot in the Security menu of the Setup Utility, the system requires a password when you turn on the computer. If you have enabled

Power Management Security, the system requires a password when the system resumes from Hibernation.

The person who does not know the supervisor password cannot

read/write a floppy disk when the item of Diskette access is defined as

Supervisor in the Security menu of the Setup Utility.

Setting the Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set

User Password and press Enter.

2. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter.

3. Type the same password again, and press Enter.

4. When the confirmation message appears, press Enter.

5. Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes.

6. Press Enter twice. The system restarts and asks the password you have set.

If you use the computer personally

We recommend that you set the supervisor password. You can prevent other people from using your computer by enabling Password on boot in the Security menu of the

Setup Utility.

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