Compaq nc6120 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 190
Removing DriveLock Protection, Security > DriveLock, passwords, Old password
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Security Removing DriveLock Protection To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup: 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/standby 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 computer, and then pressing 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 > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive, and then press f10. 6. Toggle the Protection field to Disable, and then press f10. 7. Type your master password in the Old password field. Then press f10. 8. 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 in effect when the notebook restarts. Hardware and Software Guide 7-17