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Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup, Using Passwords

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Security Setting Security Preferences in Computer Setup Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make selections. Refer to Chapter 7, "Computer Setup" in this guide for details. Using Passwords Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the notebook. ■ If you forget your power-on or HP Administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the notebook. Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center. ■ If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive. For instructions, refer to "Understanding DriveLock." Ä CAUTION: If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be used. Software Guide 3-3

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Security
Software Guide
3–3
Setting Security Preferences in
Computer Setup
Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because
Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the
pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup,
you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make
selections.
Refer to Chapter 7, “Computer Setup” in this guide for details.
Using Passwords
Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a
password, write down the password and store it in a secure
location away from the notebook.
■
If you forget your power-on or HP Administrator password,
you cannot start up the notebook or resume from Hibernation
until an authorized service provider resets the notebook.
Refer to the
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included
with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center.
■
If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your
DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock
protection from the drive. For instructions, refer to
“Understanding DriveLock.”
Ä
CAUTION:
If you forget both your DriveLock user and DriveLock master
passwords, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be
used.