HP V6904TU, V6903TU, V6905TU, V6705TU, V6703AU, V6702TU, V6703TU, V6702AU, V6700, V6900 Power-on password

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Managing an administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > 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 preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering an administrator password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.

Power-on password

Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

Managing a power-on password

To set, change, or delete this password:

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press enter.

To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

To change a power-on 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 a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times.

3.To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Security Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Product notice Iv Product notice Table of contents Page Computer risk Security feature Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPower-on password Entering a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Index
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