HP WQ861UA, dm4 1060us manual Setting passwords in Windows, Setting passwords in Setup Utility

Use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature, and the same password can be used for more than one Setup Utility feature.

To setup a password in Setup Utility:

●Combine up to 8 letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.

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

To safely create and save 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 can easily be discovered by an outsider.

For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support.

Setting passwords 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 Sleep or Hibernation.

Setting passwords in Setup Utility

Password	Function
Administrator password	● Protects access to Setup Utility.
	● After this password is set, it is entered each time you
	access Setup Utility.
	CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, Setup
	Utility cannot be accessed.
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, the
	computer cannot be turned on or restarted, or exit Hibernation.

For details about passwords, see Administrator password or Power-on password.

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