HP V5099EA, V5210US, V5206OM, V5304US, V5306US Power-on password, Managing an administrator password

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Managing an administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password:

1.Open the 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 Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times.

3.To save your preferences and exit the 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

After an administrator password has been set, you will be prompted to enter your password each time you access the Setup Utility.

At the Enter Password prompt, type in the administrator password (using the same keys you used to set your 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

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

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Power Multimedia DrivesMemory Modules Wireless Select Models OnlyExternal Media Cards External DevicesModem and Local Area Network Setup UtilitySecurity Troubleshooting Software Updates and RecoveryRoutine Care 169 Electrostatic dischargeEnww Select Hardware tab Device Manager ComponentsKeys Top componentsComponent Description TouchPad Buttons and switches Lights Rear components Front componentsComponentDescription Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Operating environment SpecificationsRated input power Input Power RatingFeature Support Expansion port input/output signalsTouchPad TouchPad and KeyboardUsing an external mouse Using the TouchPadSetting TouchPad preferences Hotkeys KeyboardFunction Key Combination Hotkey proceduresHotkey quick reference Display and clear system information fn+escOpen the Print Options window fn+f2 Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open a Web browser fn+f3 Initiate standby fn+f5 Switch the screen image fn+f4Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease screen brightness fn+f7 Increase screen brightness fn+f8Component Using the embedded numeric keypadKeypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work Enww Power control and light locations PowerPower Task Recommended power source Power sourcesConnecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Turning the computer or display on or off Default power settingsUsing emergency shutdown procedures Task Procedure ResultStand by Initiating or resuming from standbyHibernate Initiating or restoring from hibernationAccessing Power Options Properties Power optionsDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting a security prompt Setting or changing a power schemeProcessor performance controls Inserting or removing a battery pack Battery packsCharging a battery pack Displaying charge information on the screen Monitoring the charge of the battery packInterpreting charge indicators Obtaining accurate charge informationCritical low-battery condition Managing low-battery conditionsIdentifying low-battery conditions Low-battery conditionWhen no power source is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen external power is available When a charged battery pack is availableCharging the battery pack Calibrating a battery packWhen to calibrate How to calibrateDischarging the battery pack Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerRecharging the battery pack Disposing of a used battery pack Storing a battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drive care DrivesIDE drive light Hard drive Enww Tighten the hard drive cover screws DVD-ROM ±RW/R Optical drivesInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Multimedia Hardware Using the optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive MultimediaInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the audio features Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the external monitor port Using the video featuresUsing the S-Video-out jack HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Remote Control Select Models OnlyInserting the battery PC Card version Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Play/Pause Back Button Function in Microsoft WindowsHP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions Inserting the battery ExpressCard version HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard versionEnww Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Problem Possible solution Troubleshooting the remote controlInstalling multimedia software from a CD select models only Identifying preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Using multimedia software Protecting the CD or DVD write process Protecting playbackObserving the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsEnww Media Reader cards select models only External Media CardsInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC CardStopping or removing a PC Card Inserting a PC CardEnww ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal Devices Required USB software Stopping a USB deviceRequired 1394 software Using a 1394 device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Stopping a 1394 deviceUsing the expansion port Adding or replacing memory modules Memory ModulesEnww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless features Wireless Select Models OnlyIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless Control Description Wireless controlsWireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public Wlan Connecting to a Wlan in your homeUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Wireless device status states Turning on the devices Turning off and disabling the devices Enww Modem Modem and Local Area NetworkConnecting the modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current country selection Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when travelingCheck the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication softwareLocal area networks Enww To protect against Use this security feature Security featuresSecurity Guidelines for setting passwords PasswordsPasswords Function Passwords set in WindowsQuickLock Administrator password Passwords set in the Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordEntering an administrator password Entering a power-on password Managing a power-on passwordDriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Device securityAntivirus software Critical updatesFirewall software Optional security cable Setup Utility access Setup UtilitySetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Select To do this Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuTools menu Advanced menuEnww Software updates Software Updates and RecoveryHP Software Update Accessing computer information Software updates and the HP Web siteDownloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software Creating a restore point System recoverySafeguarding your information Using System RestoreReinstalling applications from discs Reinstalling applicationsRestoring to a restore point Reinstalling applications from the hard driveRepairing the operating system Back up your system Reinstalling the operating systemReinstall the operating system Update reinstalled software Reinstalling device drivers and other softwareEnww Routine Care Hardware maintenanceBattery pack Display TouchPad and keyboardUsing Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Quick checklist TroubleshootingComputer will not start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is extremely warm Computer is turned on, but is not respondingAn external device is not working Enww Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Taking the computer to a service partnerCustomer Care Preparing to contact Customer CareEnww Handling internal components Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Handling drivesGrounding methods Index Symbols/NumericsEnww Wlan USB Wlan Enww
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