Setting Power-On Passwords - HP Compaq NC6000 Software Manual

Setting Power-On Passwords

A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer
Setup. To manage the password:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password,
then press
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3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File >
Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and
take effect when the notebook restarts.
Software Guide
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To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
Then:
enter.
To set a power-on password, type the password in the
New Password field, then in the Verify New Password
field, then press
To change a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, type the new
password in the New Password and Verify New Password
fields, then press
To delete a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, then press
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