Setup Utility Power-On Password - HP Compaq Presario,Presario V2000 Hardware And Software Manual

Setup Utility Power-On Password

The Setup utility power-on password prevents unauthorized use
of the notebook. After this password is set, it must be entered
each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from
hibernation. A power-on password
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Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a
power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not
be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded
numeric keypad number keys.
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Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers
and is not case sensitive.
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