Compaq 1700 Compaq Armada 1700 Series Reference Guide - Page 125

Deleting the Setup Password, the Power-On Password.

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To change your setup password, do the following: 1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen. 2. The password prompt is displayed. 3. 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, you will 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. Deleting the Setup Password Once your setup 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 use the character that is appropriate for your keyboard, refer to the table under "Changing the Power-On Password." To delete your setup password, do the following: 1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen. 2. The password prompt is displayed. 3. Enter your current password, followed by the appropriate syntax for your computer keyboard. For example, if you have a Belgian keyboard, you will type the following: current password= IMPORTANT: Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen 4. The password is deleted. 13-12 Security Features

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Security Features
To change your setup password, do the following:
1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press
F10
as soon
as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The password prompt is displayed.
3. 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, you will 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.
Deleting the Setup Password
Once your setup 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 use the character that is
appropriate for your keyboard, refer to the table under “Changing
the Power-On Password.”
To delete your setup password, do the following:
1. Save your work, restart your computer, then press
F10
as soon
as the cursor moves to the top-right corner of the screen.
2. The password prompt is displayed.
3. Enter your current password, followed by the appropriate
syntax for your computer keyboard. For example, if you have
a Belgian keyboard, you will type the following:
current password=
IMPORTANT:
Type carefully. For security reasons, the
characters you type do not appear on the screen
4. The password is deleted.