HP Pavilion dv1400 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 113

Security ■ A Setup utility administrator password and a Windows administrator password have different functions. A Windows administrator password cannot be used to access the Setup utility, and a Setup utility administrator password cannot provide administrator-level access to your notebook contents. ■ If you forget the administrator password set in the Setup utility, you will not be able to access the Setup utility. The following table lists commonly used Setup utility and Windows passwords and describes their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Setup Utility Passwords Function Administrator password Protects access to the Setup utility. Power-on password Protects access to the notebook contents when the notebook is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. Windows Passwords Function Administrator password* Protects access to Windows administrator-level notebook contents. User password* Protects access to a Windows user account. Standby password Protects access to notebook contents when the notebook is resumed from standby or restored from hibernation. *For information about setting a Windows password, select Start > Help and Support. 6-4 Hardware and Software Guide