HP LTE Notebook PC 5380 LTE 5000 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and - Page 47
POST Error Messages, QuickLock/QuickBlank
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If you forget your power-on password, you cannot use the computer until the computer memory is cleared of the password CAUTION Record your power-on password and put it in a safe place. If you forget your power-on password, you cannot use the computer until the computer memory is cleared of the password QuickLock/QuickBlank Enabling QuickLock/QuickBlank allows you to temporarily disable the keyboard and clear the screen until the power-on password is entered. After you have enabled QuickLock/QuickBlank, you can initiate it at any time by pressing the Fn+F6 hotkeys. When QuickLock/QuickBlank is initiated, the key icon on the status panel turns on. Type your power-on password on the blank screen to exit QuickLock/QuickBlank. Disabling Devices The Security Menu provides a way to disable the following devices: o Serial and infrared ports o Parallel port o PC Card slots o Diskette drive Disabling these devices prevents the unauthorized transfer of data using the devices. Disabling the infrared port also conserves power. To reenable a device, deselect the Disable option and restart the computer. 2.3.5 Exit Menu The Exit menu has three options: o Save and Exit: Saves configuration changes, but some changes do not take effect until the computer is restarted. o Exit (No Save): Exits and does not save the changes you have made. o Restore Factory Defaults: Replaces the current configuration settings with the original factory default settings. Chapter 2.4 POST Error Messages