Security
Hardware and Software Guide
14–9
Setting HP Administrator Passwords
An HP administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in
Computer Setup.
To manage the password:
1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the
tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by
sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the tablet PC
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet
PC. Press
f10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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To change the language, press
f2.
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For navigation instructions, press
f1.
4. Use the arrow keys to select
Security > Administrator
password,
and then press
enter.
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To set an HP administrator password, type your password
in the
New password
and
Verify new password
fields,
and then press
f10.
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To change an HP administrator password, type your
current password in the
Old password
field, type the new
password in the
New password
and
Verify new
password
fields, and then press
f10.
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To delete an HP administrator password, type your current
password in the
Old password
field, and then press
f10.
5. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the
arrow keys to select
File > Save changes and exit.
Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take
effect when the tablet PC restarts.
