Operation Manual

Security Features 13-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Using Passwords Properties
Passwords Properties (Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ
double-click Passwords Æ Passwords Properties) allows you to
protect your computer against unauthorized use.
If you want to set the power-on password, QuickLock or
QuickBlank, click the Computer Security tab.
Using the Power-On Password
The power-on password is a security feature that prevents use of
the computer when it is turned on until a secret word or code is
entered. This prevents unauthorized access to your information. If
you establish a power-on password, you must enter it each time
you turn on the computer.
IMPORTANT:
You cannot use the computer if you forget your
power-on password. Therefore, Compaq recommends that you
record your password and put it in a safe place.
Establishing the Power-On Password
Using Windows 95
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the
computer when it is turned on or resumed from Suspend,
Hibernation, or QuickLock/QuickBlank.
CAUTION:
You cannot use the computer if you forget your power-
on password. Therefore Compaq recommends that you record your
password and put it in a safe place.