Understanding Power-On Passwords; Setting Power-On Passwords - HP Compaq NC4010 Software Manual

Security
The same word or series of letters, numbers, or slashes used for
an HP password can be used for another HP password or for a
Windows password, with these considerations:
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HP passwords can be any combination of up to 32 letters and
numbers and are not case-sensitive.
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An HP password must be set and entered with the same type
of keys. For example, an HP password set with keyboard
number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with
embedded numeric keypad number keys. (For information
about the embedded numeric keypad, refer to the "Pointing
Devices and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide on
the Documentation Library CD.)

Understanding Power-On Passwords

A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook.
Once set, a power-on password 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 keys. For example, a
power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not
be recognized if you enter it with 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 or restarting the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏
❏
3–6
F10
To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
F2.
F1.
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