Power-On Passwords; Setting Power-On Passwords - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Power-On Passwords

A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook.
After this password is set, it must be entered each time the
notebook is turned on or restarted. A power-on password
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Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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Must be set and entered with the same type of keys. For
example, a power-on password set with keyboard number
keys will not be recognized if you enter it with embedded
numeric keypad number keys.
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Can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers
and is not case sensitive.

Setting Power-On Passwords

A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer
Setup.
To manage the password:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
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2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On
password, and then press
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To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
To set a power-on password, type the password in the
New password and Verify new password fields, and then
press
f10.
f2.
f1.
enter.
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