Compaq Presario V2000 Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PC - Hardware and Softwar - Page 116
Managing a Power-On Password, Security > Power-On, password, Enter New Password, Confirm
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Security Managing a Power-On Password To set, change, or delete the password: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password, and then press enter. ❏ To set a power-on password, type the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ❏ To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a Power-On Password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again. 6-10 Hardware and Software Guide