Operating Manual

March 2008 5100 ES Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 9-3
Passwords
Password data is transferred and stored in an encrypted format for security purposes. In
addition, actual passwords are never displayed. They are always indicated by eight
asterisks (********). Therefore, it is not possible to determine what passwords are in a
radio using the PC Configure software.
Passwords must be 1-8 characters in length and consist of the numbers 0-9. Zeros are valid
characters in any location, even as leading characters. Initially, all passwords are null
(deleted) characters. Therefore, when initially programming a password, no entry is
required in the “Original/Master Password” box.
9.2.1 Lost Passwords
If a password is lost, contact EFJohnson Customer Service.
9.2.2 Changing Password
An assigned password can be changed by the user if the “Set User Password” option
switch or menu parameter (5100 ES) is programmed. Selecting this function displays
prompts for entering and confirming a new password.
Note With the 5100 ES portable, it is recommended that a number key not be used for this
function because the password mode is exited if that key is pressed to enter a number.
9.2.3 Password Entry Procedure
When a password is requested, it is entered as follows:
With DTMF keypad models, enter each number using the keypad and press the <F2>
(Enter) key after the last digit is entered. With limited keypad models, enter each
number by pressing the Up/Down switch and press the <F2> key after each digit.