Compaq 1700 Compaq Armada 1700 Series Reference Guide - Page 120
Deleting the Power-On Password, QuickLock/QuickBlank.
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To change your power-on password: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the password prompt is displayed, enter your current password, then enter the new password twice, typing the appropriate syntax for your computer keyboard between the passwords. For example, if you have a Belgian keyboard, type the following: current password=new password=new password IMPORTANT: Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen The new password takes effect the next time you turn on the computer, or resume from Suspend, Hibernation, or QuickLock/QuickBlank. Deleting the Power-On Password Once your power-on password has been established, you can delete it using your computer keyboard. Each computer keyboard is designed to meet specific country requirements. The syntax for changing the password varies according to the keyboard purchased with your computer. When you wish to change or delete your password, you may have to substitute another key character for the slash mark (/). To determine which character is appropriate for your keyboard, refer to the table in "Changing the Power-On Password." To delete your power-on password: 1. Turn on the computer. The power-on password prompt is displayed. 2. Enter your current power-on password followed by the appropriate syntax for your computer keyboard. For example, if you have a Belgian keyboard, type the following: current password= IMPORTANT: Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen. 3. The password is deleted. Security Features 13-7