HP Nc6220 Hardware-Software Guide - Page 170

Security Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button, and then shut down the notebook through the operating system. 2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay). 3. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press f2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press f1. 4. 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 New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ❏ To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ❏ To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, and then press f10. 5. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware and Software Guide 12-11