Using Passwords - HP V6604AU User Manual

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Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types
of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords
can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.
CAUTION:
Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential
to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place.
You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You can
also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.
Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:
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A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.
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A password must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, if you set a password
with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you subsequently try to enter
it with the embedded numeric keypad.
NOTE:
keyboard number keys.
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A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered
at a Windows prompt.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
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When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.
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Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
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Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
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Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider.
The following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional
information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and
Support.
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To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password you set.
Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the
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