Security
Software Guide
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To change a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, type the new
password in the New Password and Verify New Password
fields, then press
F10.
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To delete a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, then press
F10.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File >
Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in
effect when the notebook restarts.
Entering a Power-On Password
At the power-on password prompt, type your password using
the same keys you used to set the password, then press
enter.
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must
restart the notebook and try again.
Using a Compaq Administrator Password
A Compaq administrator password protects the configuration
settings and system identification information in Computer Setup.
Once set, this password must be entered to access Computer
Setup. A Compaq administrator password:
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Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator
password, although both can use the same password.
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Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a
Compaq Administrator password set with keyboard number
keys will not be recognized if you enter it with internal
keypad number keys.
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Can include any combination of up to 32 letters, numbers,
and slashes (/) and is not case sensitive.
