HP tm2-2001xx, tm2-2001sl, tm2-1073nr Administrator password, Managing an administrator password

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Password

Power-on password*

Protects access to the computer contents.

 

After this password is set, it must be entered each time

 

you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.

 

CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you

 

cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.

 

NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of

 

the power-on password.

*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.

Administrator password

Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility.

Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure that you record your password and store it in a safe place.

If you enter the administrator password at the first password check before the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed, you do not have to enter it again to access Setup Utility.

If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility.

Managing an administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

– or –

Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press enter.

To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field, and then press enter 4 times.

3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

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Contents HP TouchSmart User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardPower management Drives External devicesMemory modules SecuritySetup Utility Bios Backup and recoveryAppendix a Product information 115 Features Identifying hardware Identifying the installed hardware and softwareIdentifying software Top components ComponentsTouchPad Component Description LightsKeys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Display components Component Description Rear componentsBottom components Networking Using ISP-provided icons Using Internet Services & OffersChoosing an ISP Using the Windows Connect to the Internet Wizard Identifying wireless icons and controls Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using Wireless Assistant software Using the wireless key and buttonUsing operating system controls Connecting to a WlanSetting up a wireless network Connecting to an existing wireless networkPurchase and install a wireless router Purchase high-speed Internet serviceConfigure the computer to connect to the wireless network Roaming to another network Protecting your WlanInserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Pinching/ZoomingPointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Identifying the pen components Using the digitizer penHolding the pen Storing the penRotating the display Using the touch screenUsing the rotate button Using touch screen gesturesTapping or clicking Dragging FlickingScrolling Pinching RotatingSetting touch screen preferences Icon Action Description Using the action keysPrt sc Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysMultimedia Multimedia features Using the media activity keys Using multimedia software Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart softwareMultimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices Adjusting the volumeAudio Page Webcam Adjusting webcam properties Connecting an Hdmi device Using the external monitor portVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi Power management Click Shut down Shutting down the computerUsing power-saving states Setting power devicesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the battery meter Conserving powerSetting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planFinding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Removing or inserting the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Replacing the battery Disposing of a used batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Connecting AC power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter External devices Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Page Drives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a hard drive Page Page Page Connecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing an external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openPage Select the Sharing tab Advanced Sharing Sharing an optical driveMemory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Security Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator passwordEntering an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Registering fingerprints Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySetup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Page System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Product information Input power Operating environment Traveling with the computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning the displayRoutine care Labels USB IndexJacks HdmiHdmi USB
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