Removing Drivelock Protection - Compaq 285558-001 Software Manual

Removing DriveLock Protection

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive
and loss of work, shut down the notebook before inserting or
removing a primary hard drive.
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, you must
shut down the notebook, then turn it on again. If you open
Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are
not accessible.
1. To verify that the notebook is off and not in Hibernation,
briefly press the power button. If your work returns to the
screen, shut down the notebook.
2. To open Computer Setup, turn on (do not restart) the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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3. Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu > DriveLock
passwords, then press
4. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
then press
5. Toggle the Protection field to Disable, then press
6. Type your master password in the Old Password field, then
press
7. To save your preference, use arrow keys to select File > Save
Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect
when the notebook restarts.
Software Guide
F10
To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
F10.
F10.
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
enter.
F2.
F1.
Security
F10.
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