Changing Drivelock Passwords - HP Compaq Presario,Presario X6000 Hardware And Software Manual

Security

Changing DriveLock Passwords

To access the DriveLock settings in the Setup utility:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power/standby button, and then shut down the
notebook through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
lower-left corner of the screen.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
Password, and then press
5. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password
field, and then press
6. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field,
and then press
7. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field,
and then press
8. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press
changes.
9. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press
and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.
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