Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Manual page 118

To change your power-on password:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the password prompt is displayed, 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, 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, or resume from Suspend, Hibernation, or
QuickLock/QuickBlank.
To delete your power-on password:
1. Turn on the computer. The power-on password prompt is
displayed.
2. Enter your current power-on password followed by the
appropriate syntax for your computer keyboard. For example,
if you have a Belgian keyboard, type the following:
current password=
characters you type do not appear on the screen.
3. The password is deleted.
You cannot use the computer if you forget your
power-on password. Therefore, Compaq recommends that you
record your password and put it in a safe place.
If you forget your power-on password, the computer must be
disassembled and the memory cleared. Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for assistance.
Type carefully. For security reasons, the
Type carefully. For security reasons, the