Reference Guide
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Password Security
Your computer supports security password features, which can
be established by selecting:
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Passwords icon from the Windows 95 Control Panel.
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Security icon from the Windows NT Control Panel.
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Security Management from the Compaq Utilities menu.
Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup
Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents
reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup
utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password through Computer Setup,
complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right
corner of the Compaq logo screen, press the F10 key.
✎
If you do not press the F10 key while the message is
displayed, you must turn the computer off, then on again
to access the utility.
3. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and
display the main menu.
4. From the main menu, select Computer Setup, and press the
Enter key.
5. Select the Built-In Devices option.
6. Select the Security Management option.
7. Locate the Setup Password option and select Enable Setup
Password.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to establish a setup
password, then select OK.
