HP LJ475UT manual Managing an administrator password, Entering an administrator password

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Managing an administrator password

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

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set 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 changes and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.

Entering an administrator password

At the Enter password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again.

Managing a power-on password

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

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set 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 changes and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Cleaning products Page Welcome Finding informationFinding information Resources For information aboutGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Control Center System Power Management ButtonsKeys Fn keyEsc key Front Right Left Left Display Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Using a Wlan Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing a modem select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hotkeys Using the keyboard Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offUsing the TouchPad Using an optional external numeric keypadTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures NavigatingSelecting Setting pointing device preferences ScrollingPinching/Zooming Using the media activity keys MultimediaUsing the audio features Adjusting the volume Using the Webcam select models only Checking your audio functionsUsing video devices VGAConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Suspend Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power management Using battery powerUsing the Power icon Viewing the current power management settingsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveLift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Drives Installing a hard drive Page Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Page Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using a USB device Removing an ExpressCardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Page Page Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in the operating systemSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Backup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Backing up your information Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateComputer is unable to start up Troubleshooting and supportTroubleshooting Computer screen is blankComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVDComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting customer support Labels ComponentCleaning your computer Cleaning productsSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge Index USBJacks