Setting Passwords Properties; Power-On Password; Establishing A Power-On Password - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

Setting Passwords Properties

The Passwords icon allows you to protect your computer against
unauthorized use. To ensure privacy and security, you can set or
change passwords, disable the keyboard and pointing device, or
blank the screen while you are away from your computer.
To get to the Passwords icon:
1. Click Start.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Passwords icon.
Passwords Properties lets you set the following:
If You Want To:
Initial setting of power-on
password; enabling of QuickLock
and QuickBlank

Power-On Password

Power-on password is a security feature that prevents use of the
computer when it is turned on until a secret word or code is
entered. This prevents unauthorized access to your information.
Once you establish a power-on password, you must enter it each
time you turn on the computer.
IMPORTANT:
power-on password. Therefore, Compaq recommends that you
record your password and put it in a safe place.

Establishing a Power-On Password

To establish your power-on password, follow these steps:
1. Click the Computer Security tab in Passwords Properties.
2. Click the Set button.
3. Enter your password twice, then click OK.
12-2 Setting Security Features
You cannot use the computer if you forget your
Click This Tab:
Computer Security