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Security Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make selections. Refer in this guide to the "Computer Setup" chapter for details. Using Passwords Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the notebook. ■ If you forget your power-on or HP Administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the notebook. To contact an authorized service provider, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook. ■ If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive. For instructions, see "Understanding DriveLock" in this chapter. Ä CAUTION: If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be used. Software Guide 3-3

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Security
Software Guide
3–3
Setting Security Preferences in
Computer Setup
Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because
Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the
pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup,
you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make
selections.
Refer in this guide to the
“Computer Setup”
chapter for details.
Using Passwords
Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a
password, write down the password and store it in a secure
location away from the notebook.
■
If you forget your power-on or HP Administrator password,
you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation
until an authorized service provider resets the notebook. To
contact an authorized service provider, refer to the
Worldwide
Telephone Numbers
booklet included with the notebook.
■
If you forget the DriveLock user password but know
your DriveLock master password, you can remove
DriveLock protection from the drive. For instructions,
see
“Understanding DriveLock”
in this chapter.
Ä
CAUTION:
If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master
passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer
be used.