Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
11-2 Securing the Computer
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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 seven alphanumeric characters, is not case sensitive, and
can be the same as any other seven-character password.
■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a password set
with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with
embedded keypad number keys.
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, 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, close Computer Setup, and restart the
computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then press Enter.