Compaq nc4010 Software Guide - Page 32
Understanding Power-On Passwords
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Security The same word or series of letters, numbers, or slashes used for an HP password can be used for another HP password or for a Windows password, with these considerations: ■ HP passwords can be any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and are not case-sensitive. ■ An HP password must be set and entered with the same type of keys. For example, an HP password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with embedded numeric keypad number keys. (For information about the embedded numeric keypad, refer to the "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" chapter in the Hardware Guide on the Documentation Library CD.) Understanding Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. Once set, a power-on password must be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted. A power-on password: ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case-sensitive. Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. 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 of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 3-6 Software Guide