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
11-4 Securing the Computer
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2. Select SecurityÅPassword Options. Enter your preferences, then press
F10.
NOTE: Password Options is not selectable unless a power-on password is
set.
3. To save your preferences, close Computer Setup, and restart the
computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then press Enter.
4. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
NOTE: You can also set, change, or delete Quick Controls from the Windows
Control Panel. Refer to the online
Armada Quick Reference
for procedures.
Initiating QuickLock Manually
Press the Fn+F6 hotkeys or press Ctrl+Alt+L.
Exiting QuickLock
Type the power-on password using the same keys you used to set the password,
then press Enter.
Using a Setup Password
A setup password
■ Protects the configuration settings and the system identification
information in Computer Setup by preventing unauthorized access to the
utility. Once set, it must be entered each time you access Computer
Setup.
■ Can be up to seven (7) 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.