Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Owner's Manual

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data that is stored on your computer, when not locked and left unattended.NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.Assigning a System Setup passwordPrerequisitesYou can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.About this taskTo enter BIOS System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.Steps1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.The Security screen is visible.2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:● A password can have up to 32 characters.● At least one special character: "( ! " # $ % & ' * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } )"● Numbers 0 to 9.● Upper case letters from A to Z.● Lower case letters from a to z.3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.4. Press Esc and save the changes as prompted by the message.5. Press Y to save the changes.The computer restarts.Deleting or changing an existing system setup passwordPrerequisitesEnsure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existingSystem and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status isLocked.About this taskTo enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.Steps1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.The System Security screen is displayed.2. In the System Security screen, verify that the Password Status is Unlocked.3. Select System Password, update, or delete the existing system password, and press Enter or Tab.4. Select Setup Password, update, or delete the existing setup password, and press Enter or Tab.NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, reenter the new password when prompted. If you delete theSystem and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.5. Press Esc. A message prompts you to save the changes.6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.The computer restarts.BIOS Setup 105