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
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
4. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
NOTE: You can also set, change, or delete the Power-On Password from the
Windows Control Panel. Refer to the online
Armada Quick Reference
for
procedures.
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 three unsuccessful attempts to
enter the password correctly, you must restart the computer to try again.
Using Quick Controls
When a power-on password is set, the following Quick Control preferences are
available:
■ QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device.
■ QuickLock on Suspend sets the computer to initiate QuickLock
whenever the computer enters Suspend (Standby).
■ Lock keyboard and mouse at power-on sets the computer to initiate
QuickLock each time the computer is turned on or restarted.
■ QuickBlank clears the screen whenever QuickLock initiates.
NOTE: Quick Controls cannot be used on an external keyboard connected
through a USB connector.
Setting, Changing, or Deleting
Quick Control Preferences
NOTE: Disabling QuickLock does not remove 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.