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Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Entering HP Administrator Passwords
At the Enter SETUP Password prompt, type your HP
administrator password with the same keys you used to set the
password, and then press
enter.
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to
enter the HP administrator password, you must restart the
notebook and try again.
Power-On Passwords
A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the notebook.
After this password is set, it must be entered each time the
notebook is turned on or restarted. A power-on 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 type keys. For
example, a power-on password set with keyboard number
keys will not be recognized if you enter it with embedded
numeric keypad number keys.
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Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers
and is not case sensitive.
Setting Power-On Passwords
A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in the Setup
utility.
To manage the password:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power button, and then shut down the notebook
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
