Establishing A Power-On Password Using Computer Setup - HP Rp5000 - Point of Sale System Management Manual

Establishing a Power-On Password Using
Computer Setup
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Entering a Power-On Password
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Desktop Management Guide
Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents
access to the computer when power is turned on, unless the password
is entered. When a power-on password is set, Computer Setup
presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password
options include Password Prompt on Warm Boot. When Password
Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, the password must also be entered
each time the computer is rebooted.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press
bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
If you do not press
computer and again press
access the utility.
3. Select Security, then Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
To enter a power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
2. When the key icon appears on the monitor, type the current
password, then press
Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not
appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try
again. After three unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer,
then turn it on again before you can continue.
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at the appropriate time, you must restart the
F10
when the monitor light turns green to
Enter.
F10
when the
Enter
to
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