Establishing A Power-On Password Using Computer Setup - Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Service & Reference Manual

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3.5.3 Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup

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
Computer Setup. Press
✎
If you do not press
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3. Select Security, then Power-On Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
Entering a Power-On Password
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.
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.
Entering a Setup Password
If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools
Security Manager Guide at
If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each
time you run Computer Setup.
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
Computer Setup. Press
✎
If you do not press
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3. When the key icon appears on the monitor, type the setup 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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Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
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Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
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F10
when the monitor light turns green to enter
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when the monitor light turns green to enter
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