HP Compaq SP700 Reference Manual page 50

Establishing a Power-on Password Using
Computer Setup
Establishing a Power-on Password through Computer Setup prevents access to
the workstation when power is turned on, unless the password is entered. The
password must be entered each time the workstation is turned on when the key
icon ( ) appears on the monitor.
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in the bottom-right corner of the
screen, press the F10 key.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you
must turn off the workstation, then on again, to access the utility.
3. From the main menu, select Security, then select Power-On Password
and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Save the configuration and exit the utility.
5. Restart the workstation.
Entering a Power-on Password
To enter a Power-on Password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. When the key icon (
password.
NOTE: Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not
appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon (
again. After three unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the workstation, then
turn it on again before you can continue.
) appears on the monitor, enter your current
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) appears. Try