Managing A Power-On Password; Entering A Power-On Password - HP Presario CQ36-100 - Notebook PC User Manual

Managing a power-on password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter.
● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press enter.
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To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press
3. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts
to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
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enter 4 times.