To Delete A Password; To Attach A Security Cable - HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

3. Select the Security menu.
4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER.
5. Type the new password, then press ENTER. The password can contain up to
eight alphanumeric characters, and it is not case-sensitive.
6. Type the password again to confirm, press ENTER, then press Continue.
7. Under Password Required To, choose when the password will be required.
Select Boot to require password when booting the OmniBook.
Select Resume to require password when resuming from Suspend or
Hibernate mode.
Select Undock to require password when undocking the OmniBook.
8. If desired, repeat this procedure for Set User Password.
9. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Note
If an administrator password is set, but Password On Boot is not selected, then the
administrator password is still required to get into the BIOS Setup utility.
Caution
Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you
forget your password, have your proof-of-purchase available and call Hewlett-
Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet.

To delete a password

If you delete an administrator password, the OmniBook automatically deletes the
user password as well.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
Pointing devices do not work in the BIOS Setup utility.
Active keys are described along the bottom of the window.
Help information for the highlighted item appears on the right side of the
window.
3. Select the Security menu.
4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER.
5. Type the current password, then press ENTER.
6. Press ENTER at the Enter New Password prompt.
7. Press ENTER at the Confirm New Password prompt.
8. Press Continue to save changes.
9. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

To attach a security cable

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