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QuickLock, Passwords

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Security QuickLock The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the operating system log-on screen. While the log-on screen is displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or Windows administrator password is entered. Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a Windows user password or Windows administrator password. For instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. ■ To initiate QuickLock, press fn+f6. ■ To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or Windows administrator password. 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 password and your HP administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care or your service partner for additional information. ■ If you forget your HP administrator password, you will not be able to access the Setup utility. Hardware and Software Guide 12-3

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Security
Hardware and Software Guide
12–3
QuickLock
The
fn+f6
hotkey initiates the operating system QuickLock
security feature.
QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the operating
system log-on screen. While the log-on screen is displayed, the
notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user password or
Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a
Windows user password or Windows administrator password. For
instructions, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting
Start > Help and Support.
■
To initiate QuickLock, press
fn+f6.
■
To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or
Windows administrator password.
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 password and your
HP administrator password, you cannot start up the
notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care
or your service partner for additional information.
■
If you forget your HP administrator password, you will not
be able to access the Setup utility.