HP mt40 Mobile manual Managing a power-on password, Entering a power-on password

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Managing a power-on password

A power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.

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

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based 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 the password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10.

●To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10.

●To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, and then press f10.

3.To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must turn off the computer, turn it back on, and then try again.

Requiring a power-on password at restart

In addition to requiring that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is turned on, you can also require that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is restarted.

To enable and disable this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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

3.Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Require password on restart field, and then press f10.

4.To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents HP mt40 Mobile Thin Client Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VMware View Manager Connecting to a local area network Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Routine care Page Welcome Finding informationWelcome Using the File-Based Write Filter command line utility HP Write FiltersFile-Based Write Filter Using the File-Based Write Filter configuration interface Using the File-Based Write Filter status utilityUsing the Enhanced Write Filter command line utility Enhanced Write FilterUsing the Enhanced Write Filter configuration interface AllUsing the Enhanced Write Filter status utility Enable/Disable EWFConfiguration Local drivesDrive Z Drive CSaving files Mapping network drivesRoaming profiles Applications HP ThinState Capture HP ThinState DeployMicrosoft Internet Explorer Windows Media Player VMware View Manager Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hotkeys Keyboard and pointing devices Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Turn the TouchPad off and onNavigating SelectingPower Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the power meter Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using multimedia Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing the video features Adjusting the volumeUsing the external monitor port DisplayPort Wireless About integrated wireless devicesUsing wireless controls Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using wireless security featuresPage Connecting to a local area network Local area network LANSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsUsing administrator and user passwords Automatic logonSetting passwords in Computer Setup Using a setup passwordAdministrator logon Manual logonUsing a power-on password Managing a setup passwordEntering a setup password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Installing a security cable Connecting hardware Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using the USB Storage Options utility Securing USB portsUsing Media Card Reader cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital cardUsing ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Hardware upgrades Handling drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Replacing the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing an optical driveReplacing memory modules Remove the service door see Removing the service door on Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opens Removing an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray does not open Using external drives Using optional external devicesComputer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Bios Setup MenuUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting Quick troubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blank Computer is on but is not respondingWireless network connection is not working Computer is unusually warmSome external devices are not working Bios IndexJacks
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