Using The Setup Password; Establishing The Setup Password - Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Manual

Using the Fn+F6 hotkeys, which work only on the computer
keyboard.
Using the key combination Ctrl+Alt+L, which works on both
the computer and external keyboards.
To exit QuickLock and QuickBlank once they have been initiated,
enter your power-on password.
QuickLock on Suspend cannot be initiated from the
NOTE:
keyboard.

Using the Setup Password

Establishing the Setup Password

The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing
your computer configuration through Computer Setup.
Setup passwords can also be used by the network administrator to
protect and access the configuration of computers in a network.
After you establish the setup password, you must enter it
NOTE:
each time you want to change the computer configuration.
CAUTION:
forget your setup password. Record the password and put it in a safe
place.
1. Run Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer
(StartÅShut DownÅRestart). When the blinking cursor
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press F10.
2. Select the Security Menu.
3. Select setup password and press Enter.
4. Type your setup password. (You may use the same password
you are using for the power-on password.)
NOTE:
as you type it.
5. Type the password again to verify it.
6. Press F10.
7. Exit Computer Setup. Select FileÅSave changes and exit and
press Enter. When prompted to confirm your choice, press
F10.
You cannot change the computer configuration if you
Type carefully because the password does not display
Security Features 13-7