Setting Passwords; How To Set A Password - HP Vectra VE4 User Manual

Setting Passwords

When you set a password, two levels of protection may be selected:
User Password—requests that a password be entered when the PC is powered on.
The Setup program can be run, but the password must be entered to change the
configuration.
Administrator Password—provides additional security by preventing changes to the
configuration settings in the Setup program, even if the User password is known. If this
password is set, a forgotten User password can be reset from the Setup program.
When either or both passwords are set, the Setup program can be started and the
settings displayed, but no changes are allowed unless the correct password is entered.
CAUTION A jumper is provided on the system board that allows forgotten passwords to
be cleared. To prevent unauthorized personnel from using this method to
bypass your passwords, you are strongly recommended to lock the cover of the
computer using the key provided.

How To Set a Password

1. Start the Setup program (see "Using the HP Setup Program").
2. Use the right arrow key to move the highlight to the
field, as required.
Password
3. To set your password, press [
a. Type your password and press
b. Type your password and press
The screen displays
If you wish to erase your password, press
TIP It is recommended that you set a password that you can easily remember. If you
forget a password, see "Software Problems."
4. Press [F3] to save your password and exit the Setup program.
5. When you have set a User password, the next time the PC is started the power-on
prompt is displayed. Type your User password and press
You have three chances to enter the password. After three unsuccessful attempts, the
'*' prompt appears and you must restart your PC (by pressing the power button twice)
before you can try again.
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once.
ENTER]
.
[ENTER]
again.
[ENTER]
.
Set
User Password
twice.
[ENTER]
[ENTER]
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or
Administrator
to use the PC.