HP Presario 2800 Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 47
Using a Power-On Password, Entering Power-On Password Settings
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Security Using a Power-On Password A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook. Once set, it must be entered each time the notebook is turned on, restarted, or exits Hibernation. A power-on password: ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of up to 32 letters, numbers, and slashes (/) and is not case sensitive. If you use the same term for both a power-on password and a DriveLock password, you are prompted for the DriveLock password, but not the power-on password, when the notebook starts up from the protected hard drive. Entering Power-On Password Settings A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu > Power-On Password, then press enter. Then: ❏ To set a power-on password, type the password in the New Password field, then in the Verify New Password field, then press F10. 3-4 Software Guide