Compaq 800 manual Removing the Password

5.Type your new password on the Enter new Power-On password line and press the Enter key.

6.Confirm your password by typing it again on the password verification line and press the Enter key.

€Caution: Write your password down in a secure location. If you forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.

7.When [ ] Enable password is highlighted, enable the new password by pressing the Space Bar to insert and X between the brackets.

8.Press the Enter key to return to the menu bar options.

9.Using your arrow keys, select the Exit option from the menu bar and press the Enter key.

10.Select the Save Changes and Exit option and press the Enter key.

Your power-on password is now set. Every time you turn on your Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode, or access F10 Setup, you must enter this password.

Removing the Password

To remove a power-on password, complete the following steps:

1.Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook.

2.When the Compaq logo displays, press the F10 key to access Setup.

3.Enter your current password, and press the Enter key.

4.Using your arrow keys, select the Main option from the menu bar and press the Enter key.

5.Select System Password and press the Enter key.

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