Compaq 310200-001 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 103
Entering the Power-On Password, Click the Computer Security tab in Passwords Properties.
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To establish your power-on password in Windows 95 or Windows NT: 1. Click the Computer Security tab in Passwords Properties. 2. Click the Set button. 3. Enter your new password twice, then click OK. IMPORTANT: Type carefully, because the password is not displayed as you type. The password is not case sensitive. However, you must use the same keys each time you enter the password. For example, the numbers at the top of the keyboard are not recognized as being the same as the numbers in the embedded numeric keypad. You may enter up to seven alphanumeric characters for the password. The next time you restart the computer, or resume from Hibernation, Suspend, or QuickLock/QuickBlank, you will be prompted to enter your power-on password. Entering the Power-On Password 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. At the password prompt, type your power-on password. If you enter the password incorrectly, an incorrect password prompt displays. Try again to enter the password. After three unsuccessful attempts, you must turn the computer off and back on again before you can continue. NOTE: The password is not case sensitive. However, you must use the same keys each time you enter the password. For example, the numbers at the top of the keyboard are not recognized as being the same as the numbers in the embedded numeric keypad. Security Features 13-5 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 2:20 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch13.doc