HP Vectra XM 5/xxx HP Vectra XM 5/xxx Series 3 - User Guide - Page 25

Configuring Password Security

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2 Using Your PC Configuring Password Security User Password Configuring Password Security You can set two passwords, which can be used to provide two levels of protection for your PC. The User Password provides these security features: • a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being started in your absence • a keyboard lock timer which you can use to lock your PC after a specified number of minutes of keyboard inactivity • a keyboard lock button that you can use to lock your PC (leaving your applications active) when you leave your desk • screen blanking to conceal confidential data when the PC is locked. Keyboard Lock Button System Administrator Password Set the System Administrator Password to protect the PC's configuration in SETUP. The PC can be started, but the System Administrator Password must be entered before any SETUP options (except User Preferences and Power Management) can be modified. English 13

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Using Your PC
Configuring Password Security
Configuring Password Security
You can set two passwords, which can be used to provide two levels of
protection for your PC.
User Password
The User Password provides these security features:
a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being started in
your absence
a keyboard lock timer which you can use to lock your PC after a
specified number of minutes of keyboard inactivity
a keyboard lock button that you can use to lock your PC (leaving
your applications active) when you leave your desk
screen blanking to conceal confidential data when the PC is locked.
System Administrator
Password
Set the System Administrator Password to protect the PC’s
configuration in SETUP. The PC can be started, but the System
Administrator Password must be entered before any SETUP options
(except User Preferences and Power Management) can be modified.
Keyboard Lock
Button