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Securing the Computer 7-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 04/08/99 9:03 PM
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Using a Power-On Password
A power-on password
■ Prevents unauthorized use of the computer. Once set, it must
be entered each time the computer is turned on or restored
from Hibernation.
■ Enables you to use Quick Controls.
■ Can be up to 7 alphanumeric characters, is not case sensitive,
and can be the same as any other 7-character password.
Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password
1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
■ To change the language, press F2.
■ For navigation instructions, press F1.
2. Select SecurityÅPower-on Password, then press Enter. Then,
■ To set a power-on password—Type the password in
the New Password field, then in the Verify New
Password field, then press
F10.
■ To change a power-on password—Type the current
password in the Old Password field, then type the new
password in the New Password and Verify New Password
fields, then press
F10.
■ To delete a power-on password—Type the current
password in the old Password field, then press
F10.
3. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then
press
Enter.
4. When prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
Entering a Power-On Password
At the power-on password prompt, type the password using the
same keys you used to set the password, then press
Enter. After 3
unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the
computer and try again.