Changing Drivelock Passwords - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

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Changing DriveLock Passwords

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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the notebook and
the hard drive, shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a
hard drive. (The hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.)
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
sliding the power switch toward the front of the notebook,
and then shut down the notebook through the operating
system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
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4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
passwords, and then press
5. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
and then press
6. Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you
want to change. Type your current password in the Old
Password field, and then type the new password in the
New Password field and in the Verify New Password field.
Then press
7. To save your preferences, use arrow keys to select File >
Save changes and exit, and then follow the instructions on
the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take
effect when the notebook restarts.
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