HP 2101010NR manual Managing a power-on password

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Managing a power-on password

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

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

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 Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

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

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Changing QuickWeb settings Getting started Using HP QuickWeb select models only Knowing the parts Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Front components KeysPower Options Right-side componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Removing the vanity coverPage Replacing the vanity cover Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsComponent Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Using external AC power Setting password protection upon exiting StandbySelecting a different power scheme 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 Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the 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 action keyUsing 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 Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Multimedia softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetConnecting 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 devicePage Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling PinchingUsing the keyboard Connecting an external mouseUsing the action keys RotatingUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Using the touch screen select models only Tapping or clickingFlicking DraggingRotating Setting touch screen preferences Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWebSetup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index LAN USB VGALabels