Passwords

A power-on password locks the keyboard and mouse A small hand-held device, similar to a trackball, used to control the position of the cursor on the video display; movements of the mouse on a desktop correspond to movements of the cursor on the screen. to prevent unauthorized people from using your computer. When the computer is turned on, it prompts the user for a password. Entering the correct password unlocks the keyboard and mouse A small hand-held device, similar to a trackball, used to control the position of the cursor on the video display; movements of the mouse on a desktop correspond to movements of the cursor on the screen..

Another option is to set a supervisor password, which restricts access to the setup utility only. This is critical because passwords can be disabled through the setup. Make sure you store your password in a secure place. If you forget your supervisor password, you will have to remove your battery and reconfigure your computer to get it working again.