HP Pavilion dv1700 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 127
Managing an Administrator Password, Security > Administrator, Password, Enter New Password, Confirm
View all HP Pavilion dv1700 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 127 highlights
Security Managing an Administrator Password To set, change, or delete this password: 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter. ❏ To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ❏ To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ❏ To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and press enter 4 times. 3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering an Administrator Password At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again. Hardware and Software Guide 6-7