HP Mini 1003TU MINI User Guide - Windows XP - Page 52
Managing a power-on password
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Managing a power-on password To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter. ● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times. 3. To save your changes and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes. Your changes go into effect when the device restarts. Entering a power-on password At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the device and try again. 42 Chapter 5 Security