Entering Power-On Passwords; Requiring A Power-On Password At Restart - HP Compaq tc1100 Hardware And Software Manual

Entering Power-On Passwords

At the power-on password prompt, type your password, and then
press
enter.
you must restart the tablet PC and try again.

Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart

You can require that a power-on password be entered each time
the tablet PC is restarted. Enable and disable this feature in
Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the
tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by
sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the tablet PC
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
tablet PC. Press
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
❏
❏
4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options >
Require password on restart.
5. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press
6. Save your preferences by using the arrow keys to select File >
Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take
effect when the tablet PC restarts.
Hardware and Software Guide
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password,
f10
To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
f2.
f1.
Security
enter.
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