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Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide
Presario 2700 Series
Using Your Notebook
Setting the Password
To set the power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Press the Power
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button to turn on your Notebook.
2. After the Compaq logo is displayed, a cursor is shown in the
upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds. While the
cursor is visible, press the F10 key.
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CAUTION: F10 Setup is for experienced users only. Changing
settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook.
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CAUTION:
Write your password down in a secure location. If you forget
or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must reset your
Notebook for you to be able to access your files
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3. From the Main option on the menu bar, use your arrow keys
to move to the Security menu bar item. The cursor should be
in the Set Supervisor Password field. Press the Enter key.
4. Set your personal password, and press the Enter key. You
must confirm the password and press the Enter key again.
5. Press the Enter key at the Setup Notice screen to continue.
6. Move to Password on boot. Use the + or - keys to
select Enabled.
7. Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.
8. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the
Enter key.
9. Select Yes to save your changes and exit.
Your power-on password is now set. Every time you turn on your
Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode, or access
F10 Setup, you must enter this password.
