Compaq Armada 1700 Reference Manual page 121

You cannot use the computer if you forget your
power-on password. Therefore, Compaq recommends that you
record your password and put it in a safe place.
If you forget your power-on password, the computer must be
disassembled and memory cleared. Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for assistance.
The Quick Controls establish security measures on your computer
when it is on but not in use. If you are running Windows 95, they
are located in Passwords Properties (Start Æ Settings Æ Control
Panel Æ double-click Passwords Æ Passwords Properties). If you
are running Windows NT, they are located under the Security
Management menu in Computer Setup.
QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device while
the computer is running. It leaves your information on the
screen but prevents it from being accessed until a power-on
password is entered to enable the keyboard.
QuickBlank, used in conjunction with QuickLock, clears the
screen when the keyboard and pointing device are disabled.
QuickLock on Standby (Suspend) automatically disables the
keyboard and pointing device when the computer enters
Suspend. It prevents your information from being accessed
until a power-on password is entered. Entering the password
allows the computer to exit Suspend and enables the keyboard
and pointing device.