HP 110c-1100DX, 110c-1150EB, 110c-1130EK Passwords set in Windows, Passwords set in Setup Utility

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You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.

Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:

A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive.

A password set in Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.

Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider.

The following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support.

Passwords set in Windows

Password

Function

 

 

Administrator password

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

 

NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility

 

contents.

 

 

User password

Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects

 

access to the computer contents and must be entered when

 

you exit Standby or Hibernation.

 

 

QuickLock

Protects the computer by requiring a password to be entered

 

in the Windows Log On dialog box before you access the

 

computer. After you set a user or administrator password,

 

follow these steps:

 

1.

Initiate QuickLock by pressing fn+f6.

 

2.

Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or

 

 

administrator password.

 

 

 

Passwords set in Setup Utility

Password

Function

 

 

 

Administrator password*

Protects access to Setup Utility.

 

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

 

 

you access Setup Utility.

CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility.

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Contents HP Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Changing Instant Web Settings Getting started Using HP Instant Web select models only Top components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLight Right TouchPad buttonFront components KeysStart Control Panel Performance Right-side components Left-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerInternet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless switchUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using a Wlan Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Digital cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUSB devices Stopping and removing a USB device Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeyIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screenDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker soundIncreasing speaker sound Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing Instant Web Settings Disabling and Enabling Instant WebUsing Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGAJacks SIM
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