HP 2533t 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 changes, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes 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 box, and then press f10.

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

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Contents HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client First Edition May Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Power Wireless Appendix a Routine care Pointing devices Identifying the hardwareTop components Lights Component DescriptionButtons and switches Off If the computer is plugged into an externalAdjust Power Properties KeysDisplay Fn keyFront components Right-side components Left-side components Rear components Components DescriptionBottom components Wireless antennae Identifying the labels Enhanced Write Filter Remote Desktop Connection ApplicationsCitrix Program Neighborhood Altiris Client Agent HP PC Session Allocation Manager SAM ClientTeemNT Terminal Emulation HP Dhcp Settings Update Client HP ThinState CaptureMicrosoft Internet Explorer Windows Media Player Macromedia Flash PlayerUsing pointing devices KeyboardUsing hotkeys Displaying system information fn+escInitiating Standby fn+f3 Switching the screen image fn+f4Viewing battery charge information fn+f8 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Displaying the Q MenuEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadPower Power control and light locationsShutting down the computer PropertiesInitiating and exiting Standby Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using battery powerUsing the battery meter Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryPage Identifying low battery levels Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapterPage Multimedia Using multimedia hardwareUsing the audio features Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackAdjusting the volume Using the video features Using the external monitor portUsing multimedia software Using multimedia softwareOpening preinstalled multimedia software Preventing playback disruptionsObserving the copyright warning Using wireless controls WirelessAbout integrated wireless devices Using WlanSetting up a Wlan Identifying a Wlan device Connecting to a WlanUsing wireless security features Modem and LAN Using a modemConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionAdding new locations when traveling Solving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeConnecting to a local area network Security Protecting the computerUsing a setup password Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Entering a setup password Using a power-on passwordManaging a setup password Requiring a power-on password at restart Managing a power-on passwordEntering a power-on password Installing a security cable Connecting a USB device Hardware upgradesUsing a USB device Using the expansion port Removing a USB deviceUsing PC Cards Inserting and removing a PC CardPage Using SD Card Reader cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray opens Removing an optical disc CD or DVDWhen the disc tray does not open Page Routine care Cleaning the displayCleaning the keyboard Traveling and shippingPage Index USBWlan

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