HP Vectra VE4, User Manual

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HP Vectra PC User's Guide 2 Using Your PC
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When you set a password, two levels of protection may be selected:
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User Password —requests that a password be entered when the PC is powered on.
The Setup program can be run, but the password must be entered to change the
configuration.
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Administrator Password —provides additional security by preventing changes to the
configuration settings in the Setup program, even if the User password is known. If this
password is set, a forgotten User password can be reset from the Setup program.
When either or both passwords are set, the Setup program can be started and the
settings displayed, but no changes are allowed unless the correct password is entered.
CAUTION A jumper is provided on the system board that allows forgotten passwords to
be cleared. To prevent unauthorized personnel from using this method to
bypass your passwords, you are strongly recommended to lock the cover of the
computer using the key provided.