Securing your computer - 53Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of thedisplay screen.• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when youenter the BIOS utility at boot-up (See "BIOS utility" on page 67).• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOSutility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning messageappears. Try again and press <Enter>.• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter isenabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.• Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If youenter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try againand press <Enter>.Important: You have three chances to enter a password. Aftereach failed attempt, press the Windows key to try again. If you failto enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts.Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut downthe computer. Then turn on the computer and enter the BIOSutility to try again.