Entering The Power-On Password; Deleting/Changing Power-On Password; If You Forget Your Power-On Password - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

You may enter up to seven alphanumeric characters for the
password. The next time you restart the computer, you will be
prompted to enter your power-on password.
IMPORTANT: Type carefully, because the password does not
display as you type it. The password is not case sensitive.
However, you must use the same keys each time you enter the
password. For example, the numbers at the top of the keyboard are
not recognized as being the same as the numbers in the embedded
numeric keypad.

Entering the Power-On Password

To enter a power-on password, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the power-on password prompt is displayed, type your
power-on password carefully. The prompt symbol is a key
icon. If you enter your password incorrectly, an incorrect
password prompt, a key with an "X" over it, is displayed.
3. Try again to enter the password. After three unsuccessful
attempts, you must Shut Down the computer and Restart
before you can continue.

Deleting/Changing Power-On Password

Once your power-on password has been established, you can
delete or change it using your computer keyboard. On most
keyboards, the slash mark (/) is the key character used, but the
syntax for deleting/changing the power-on password varies
according to the language of your keyboard. To change your
password, type in the old password, enter the slash mark, and
enter the new password.
Each computer keyboard is designed to meet specific country
requirements. As a result, you may have to substitute another key
character. Refer to the online Compaq Reference Guide for more
information.

If You Forget Your Power-On Password

If you forget your power-on password, the computer must be
disassembled and the memory cleared. Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for assistance.
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