HP Mini CQ10-900 HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 User Guide Linux - Page 61
Managing an administrator password, Managing a power-on password
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Managing an administrator password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter. ● To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again. Managing a power-on password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. Using passwords 51