Compaq Armada 1700 Reference Manual page 125

To change your setup password, do the following:
1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press
as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The password prompt is displayed.
3. Enter your current password, then enter the new password
twice, typing the appropriate syntax for your computer
keyboard between the passwords. For example, if you have a
Belgian keyboard, you will type the following:
current password=new password=new password
characters you type do not appear on the screen.
The new password takes effect the next time you turn on the
computer.
Once your setup password has been established, you can delete it
using your computer keyboard. Each computer keyboard is
designed to meet specific country requirements. The syntax for
changing the password varies according to the keyboard
purchased with your computer. When you wish to change or
delete your password, you may have to substitute another key
character for the slash mark (/). To use the character that is
appropriate for your keyboard, refer to the table under "Changing
the Power-On Password."
To delete your setup password, do the following:
1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press F10 as soon
as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The password prompt is displayed.
3. Enter your current password, followed by the appropriate
syntax for your computer keyboard. For example, if you have
a Belgian keyboard, you will type the following:
current password=
characters you type do not appear on the screen
4. The password is deleted.
Type carefully. For security reasons, the
Type carefully. For security reasons, the
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