Entering A Power-On Password; Requiring A Power-On Password At Restart; Installing A Security Cable - HP ProBook 4320t Administrator's Reference Manual

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password, and then press enter.
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To set a power-on password, type the password in the New password and Verify new
password fields, and then press f10.
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To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field,
type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then
press f10.
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To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, and
then press f10.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to
set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you
must turn off the computer, turn it back on, and then try again.

Requiring a power-on password at restart

In addition to requiring that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is turned on,
you can also require that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is restarted.
To enable and disable this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options, and then press enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Require password on restart field, and
then press f10.
4. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.

Installing a security cable

NOTE: The security cable (purchased separately) is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
1. Loop the security cable around a secured object.
2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2).
3. Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock
with the key.
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