7. System settings7.14 Security – password protectionEnabling the password:Place the cursor anywhere inside the password.Press the OK button.The password submenu will be displayed.CHANGE PWACTIVATE PW✓Figure 228: Pass-word submenuSelect the ACTIVATE PW menu option.Confirm the password with the OK pushbutton.The password will be enabled in order to → Section "Defining password-protectedareas", page 476.Changing a passwordPress the OK button on the easyE4 to open the main menu.Go to SYSTEM OPTIONS\SECURITY\PASSWORD.If a password has been assigned, the submenu for the password will be displayed.Select the CHANGE PW menu option.Enter the password.The submenu for changing the password will be displayed.NEW PASSWORD:PASSWORD: 0 X X X X XA B C D E F G H I J K L MN O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Figure 229: Sub-menu for changingthe passwordTo assign a new password, follow the same steps outlined in → Section "Assigning apassword", page 477Removing password protectionTo disable password protection, assign a password of <000000> .7.14.1.1 What happens if you forget your password or enter the wrong password?When you enter the wrong password, there will be a short period during which you willbe locked out. You can try and enter the password again once this period elapses.478 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com