User's Manual

Using System Security 49
Using System Security
This section describes the security options provided with your computer. Your
computer has two types of security. The first is the standard BIOS security which is
fairly standard on all computers. The second is a more advanced Biometric security
system which reads your fingerprint(s). In this case you do not have to worry about
your password being lost or stolen.
Bios Security
The BIOS security methodology is explained below.
System Passwords
The computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level
(supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized access to the
computer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields. The
user password enables full access to only the Set User Password andPassword on boot
security fields and read access to all other System Setup fields.
If multiple users have access to the computer (such as in a network environment), a
supervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options.
Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work. If you want to
set a user password, you must set a supervisor password first.
If You Forget Your Password
It is very important that you do not forget your password. If you do, you cannot access
your system. Write your password down and keep it in a safe place. If you do forget
and cannot find the written note, please contact the Samsung Helpline. Please have
your receipts available to verify the type and model of your computer. You may be
charged for password removal.
Creating a Password
To create a password:
1. At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.
2. Use the <Right Arrow> key to select the Security menu.
3. Use the <Down Arrow> key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User
Password.
4. Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears.