Compaq Presario 1200 series User Manual page 39

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3. From the Main option on the menu bar, use your arrow
keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the
Enter key.
4. Set your personal password, and press the Enter key. You
must confirm the password and press the Enter key again.
Caution: Write your password down in a secure location. If you
forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must
reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.
5. Press the Enter key at the Set-up Notice screen to
continue.
6. Move to Password on boot. Using the + or - keys to
select Enabled.
7. Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.
8. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the
Enter key.
9. Select Yes to save your changes and exit.
Your power-on password is now set. Every time you turn on
your Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode, or
access F10 Set-up, you must enter this password.
Removing the Password
To remove a power-on password, complete the following
steps:
1. Press the Power
2. Access F10 Set-up as above, type your current password,
and press the Enter key.
3. From the Main option on the menu bar, use your arrow
keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the
Enter key.
4. Type your current password and press the Enter key.
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button to turn on your Notebook.
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