MMPC Model 10/20  (250-1640/41)      Passwords         Faxback Doc. # 2527

The computer supports two passwords:

°  Power-On Password - Prevents unauthorized use of your
   computer.  If you set up a power-on password, you must
   enter it each time you turn on the computer or press the
   reset button.

°  Keyboard Password - Temporarily locks and unlocks your
   keyboard and mouse without your having to turn off the
   computer.  The keyboard password is cleared when you turn
   off the computer or press the reset button.

Each password can have up to seven characters and can consist of any
characters on the keyboard.  Use a password that is easy for you to
remember but difficult for anyone else to guess.  For example, do not
use your name.

The password utilities record the exact keys you press as you create a
password.  For example, if you use the "6" from the typewriter keys when
you create the password, you cannot substitute the "6" from the numeric
keys when you enter the password.  However, the password utilities do not
distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters.

When you create a password, the characters are displayed on the screen
as you type them.  When you change or enter a password, the characters
are not displayed.

Creating and Using a Keyboard Password

A keyboard password lets you prevent input from keyboard and mouse
without turning off the computer.  To further protect your data, you can
clear the screen before locking the keyboard and mouse.  The keyboard
password is removed each time you turn off or reset the computer.

>  Note:  Unless you specify a different keyboard password,
   the keyboard password is the same as the power-on
   password.

To use, change, or remove the keyboard password:

1.  Be sure you are in the drive and directory containing
    the KP.EXE file.

2.  At the system prompt, enter the appropriate command:

°  To lock the keyboard and mouse, type "kp" and press
   ENTER.

°  To clear the screen before locking the keyboard and
   mouse,type "kp /c" and press ENTER.

°  To change the password before locking the keyboard and
   mouse, type "kp /c" press ENTER.  The system prompts you
   to enter a new password.

°  To change the password and clear the screen before
   locking the keyboard and mouse, type "kp /b /c, and press
   ENTER.

3.  If you chose to change the password, type the new
    password at the prompt, using the backspace key to
    correct any errors.  Then, press ENTER.  The following
    prompt appears:

  "Is this correct?  (Y/N/ESC)" _ 

  To accept the password, type "Y" and press ENTER.

  To correct the password, type "N," press ENTER, and type
  the correct password.

  To cancel the utility, press ESC.  The system prompt is
  displayed.

To unlock the keyboard and mouse, type the keyboard password and then
press ENTER.


(smc-02/02/94)