My g3 using mac os 8.6 is completely locked out HELPPPPPPP

i'm using mac os 8.6, when i start up the machine, the start up screen goes to a normal start up screen but theres a little lock that shows up in the bottom left hand corner, and it locks, and the screen goes blank... then it goes to another startup screen and boots normally..... but has soon as i get onto the computer everything is locked out, i can't access anything......................... this computer was formally from my school, and i know the password, but i dont know the key sequence to press when i boot up the computer to unlock the system, i was wondering if anyone could help with this
thanks

Adam,
Welcome to the discussions. The first thing to do with a G3 is to add a second drive. An external drive will allow for formatting several computers or an internal for now to give you options. Ask the school to give up the system install disk that came with the computer. They just toss them in a cupboard somewhere and forget about them.
A second drive will allow you to back up files and make a clean installation of your system. Give your computer a clean start and have fun with it. System installs on a Mac are not painful like on PCs. Go online and purchase a new install CD for OS 9.1 or better and try that out.
Enyoy your new toy.
Jim

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