Compaq 1750 Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 119

If You Forget Your Power-On Password IMPORTANT: You cannot use the computer if you forget your power-on password. Therefore, Compaq recommends that you record your password and put it in a safe place. If you forget your power-on password, the computer must be disassembled and memory cleared. Contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for assistance. Using the Quick Controls The Quick Controls establish security measures on your computer when it is on but not in use. If you are running Windows 95, they are located in Passwords Properties (Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Passwords Æ Passwords Properties). If you are running Windows NT, they are located under the Security Management menu in Computer Setup. s QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device while the computer is running. It leaves your information on the screen but prevents it from being accessed until a power-on password is entered to enable the keyboard. s QuickBlank, used in conjunction with QuickLock, clears the screen when the keyboard and pointing device are disabled. s QuickLock on Standby (Suspend) automatically disables the keyboard and pointing device when the computer enters Suspend. It prevents your information from being accessed until a power-on password is entered. Entering the password allows the computer to exit Suspend and enables the keyboard and pointing device. 13-8 Security Features