Compaq 6500 Family manual Security Menu, Feature Settings Comments

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Configuring Your Notebook

Security Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature

Settings

Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supervisor

Display only field.

When set to Clear, a Supervisor Password has

 

Password Is

 

not been set.

 

User Password Is

Display only field.

When set to Clear, a User Password has not

 

 

 

been set.

 

Set Supervisor

Enter a password of

This option allows you to set a Supervisor

 

Password

up to eight

Password that will be required to enter the

 

 

alphanumeric

System Setup. This password can be used in

 

 

characters. Password

place of the User Password.

 

 

is not case sensitive.

Caution: Be sure to write the password down

 

 

 

 

 

 

and store it in a safe place.

 

Set User Password

Enter a password of

This option allows you to set a User Password

 

 

up to eight

that will be required during: System Setup

 

 

alphanumeric

access and System Boot, Resume, and Undock

 

 

characters. Password

operations if enabled.

 

 

is not case sensitive.

Caution: Be sure to write the password down

 

 

 

 

 

 

and store it in a safe place.

Password on Boot

Disabled*

 

Enabled

When set to Enabled, you will be prompted for a password on each system boot. A User Password must be set in order to access this feature.

Password on

Disabled*

Resume

Enabled

 

When set to Enabled, you will be prompted for a password each time the system resumes operation from Suspend Mode. A User Password must be set in order to access this feature.

Password on

Disabled*

Undock

Enabled

 

This option allows you to enable a password to prevent unauthorized undocking of the notebook computer from the Armada 6500 Convenience Base or Mobile 6500 Expansion Unit. When a User Password is set and this option is set to Enabled, the notebook cannot be undocked unless the system is powered on and the User or Supervisor Password is supplied.

Fixed disk boot

Normal*

Set this option to Write Protect to protect the

sector

Write Protect

hard disk boot sector from virus infection.

 

 

 

 

 

*Factory default setting

 

 

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents System Software & Restoration Configuring Your NotebookTroubleshooting Memory UpgradesAcronyms Meaning AcronymsVii Special NoticesViii Documentation Kit Quick Setup GuideReference Guide Documentation Kit Html On-line HelpRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Getting to Know Your Computer FeaturesFront and Right Side Components Components, Controls, and IndicatorsComponent Description Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back View Back ComponentsBottom View Bottom ComponentsGoalAction Controlling PowerTouch pad Using the Touch padTouch Pad On-line Help Plugging In and Turning OnConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Preparing the Battery for Use Using the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery Removal and Installation8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery 9a Installing the Battery Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery Country Select Utility Using Your ModemUser Responsibility More Information How to Use Country SelectSystem Software & Restoration Installing Optional SoftwareApplication Description Installing Documentation and ApplicationsSoftware Title Software Description Utilities Make Boot DiskettesUtilities Utility Description Using AMI Diagnostics on CD AMI DiagnosticsSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette QuickRestore Preparation Using the Compaq QuickRestore CDQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration Running System Setup Configuring Your NotebookSystem Setup Utility Menu Configurable Features Updating Your Notebook Computers ConfigurationLaunching Submenus Helpful HintsAlternate Key Function Main Menu Feature Settings CommentsField Settings Comments \O Device Configuration SubmenuAdvanced Menu EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Password on Undock Power MenuFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Exit Menu Feature Action CommentsMemory Upgrades Removing Memory Compartment Cover Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryCompaq Web Site TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Action TroubleshootingRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting GTX6300MD System Specifications Technical SpecificationsFeature Specification Environment Technical SpecificationsPreparing for a Technical Support Call Compaq Customer SupportWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code Israel IndiaItaly JapanNew Zealand NetherlandsNorway PolandSwitzerland SwedenTaiwan ThailandVenezuela Worldwide Telephone NumbersRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory NoticesModifications Federal Communications Commission NoticeCables Avis Canadien Canadian NoticeEuropean Notice Airline Travel Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeEnergy Star Compliance Power Cords Battery NoticeBattery Recycling and Disposal Cdrh Regulations Laser SafetyLaser Information FCC Regulations Part Modem NoticesFCC Rules and Regulations Part Industry Canada IC Notice Canadian Department Of CommunicationsSafety Notices Power Requirements Package ContentsBritish Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Hook Flash Ringer Equivalence Number RENGuard Tone Speaker ControlTiming Pulse DialingRepeat Attempts Bell Noise Use as an Extension on an Approved PabxIdentification of Ports Additional FeaturesDialing Modes Available FacilitiesTo the customer International NoticeTo Telephone Sales Telecom Network Approvals Modem ApprovalsArea Country Approval Number Europe Pacific AsiaRegulatory Notices Index Index-2 IndexIndex-3 Index-4