HP Book manual To delete a password, Type of Protection Steps

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Type of Protection	Steps
Turn-on protection	1. Set a user password.
	2.	Select one of the “turn-on” options (not Never).
Undocking protection	1. Set a user password.
	2.	Select the “undock” option.
	3.	Connect a Kensington lock to the dock (to
	prevent manual undocking).
Setup protection	1. Set a user or administrator password.
	2.	Select the “setup” option.
Hard disk drive protection	1. Set a user password.
	2.	Select one of the “turn-on” options (not Never).
	3.	Make sure the “disable drive lock” option is
	unchecked (in the SCU).
PC ID protection	1. Set an administrator password.
	2.	Select the “PC Identification” option.

Caution

Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you forget your password, have your proof-of-purchase handy and call Hewlett- Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet.

Hint

Hard disk drive protection. When moving a password-protected hard disk drive to another OmniBook, do one of the following:

∙Remove user password protection before transferring the hard disk drive to another OmniBook, or

∙Set the user password of the new OmniBook to match the current password on your hard disk drive.

To delete a password

1.Run the System Configuration Utility and use its System menu Password commands (rebooting is not required).

–or–

Run HP User Tools and click the OmniBook button on the Setup tab. Then click the Password tab.

2.Choose to set the user or administrator password, whichever one you want to delete.

3.When prompted, type your old password, but leave the new password empty and exit.

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Contents Windows HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s GuideManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Using This Online ManualFinding More Information Page Identifying Parts of the OmniBook Getting ComfortablePage To adjust the display Adjusting the DisplayHint To clean the pointing device Using the Pointing DeviceTo use the pointing device Page To adjust the speaker volume Using SoundTo connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones To record and play sound To use special features of the OmniBook keyboard Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo tilt the keyboard Fn combination keysALT GR key To learn about Windows Learning About WindowsChecking the Status of the OmniBook Operating the OmniBookReminds you that the state To start the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBookTo stop the OmniBook Automatically turns off when you shut down Windows To reset and restart the OmniBook Hint To install the floppy drive Using Storage DevicesTo remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card To insert and remove a CDEnd popup Start popupAbout RAM Cards To remove a PC card Monitoring Battery Power Managing Battery PowerTo get the battery status Recharging and Replacing Batteries To recharge the battery or run on ac powerTo replace the battery To install a second battery To respond to a low-battery warning Controlling Battery PowerTo save battery power To change how power is managedPage Attaching a Security Cable Protecting Your OmniBookTo attach a security cable To set up password security Setting Up Password ProtectionTo record your name or other PC identification Hint Type of Protection Steps To delete a passwordProtecting Your Data To repair and clean up a diskTo delete a set of OmniBook files Using the Personal Information Applications To start Appointment Book Managing Your Time with Appointment BookTo view your appointments To add a new appointment To change to a different day, month, or yearTo add a new event To run a program automatically To delete an appointment or eventTo start Phone Book Listing People in Phone BookTo add a person to the list To search for a person HintsTo start HP Calculator Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorTo perform a math function on one number To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other Setup Using HP User ToolsTo run HP User Tools InformationAdvanced To run the SCU during reboot Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU without rebooting System menuDisks menu Input/Output menu Power menuExit menu System Interrupts System ResourcesSystem Memory DMA Channels System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FFSolving Problems TroubleshootingPrinting Problems Hint If a serial printer doesn’t printPointing Device and Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully from drive a File, Drive, and PC Card ProblemsIf drive C has problems If a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slotSound Problems Serial and Infrared Communications ProblemsPower Problems Display ProblemsIf the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh batteryIf the battery pack doesn’t charge or stops charging If your OmniBook password doesn’t workIf the OmniBook stops responding during startup Lockup ProblemsIf an application stops responding If a screen saver causes lockupPage Page Page Page Volume