Compaq M300 manual Using Quick Controls, Entering a Power-On Password, 11-3

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4.When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.

NOTE: You can also set, change, or delete the Power-On Password from the Windows Control Panel. Refer to the online Armada Quick Reference for procedures.

Entering a Power-On Password

At the power-on password prompt, type the password using the same keys you used to set the password, then press Enter. After three unsuccessful attempts to enter the password correctly, you must restart the computer to try again.

Using Quick Controls

When a power-on password is set, the following Quick Control preferences are available:

■QuickLock disables your keyboard and pointing device.

■QuickLock on Suspend sets the computer to initiate QuickLock whenever the computer enters Suspend (Standby).

■Lock keyboard and mouse at power-on sets the computer to initiate QuickLock each time the computer is turned on or restarted.

■QuickBlank clears the screen whenever QuickLock initiates.

NOTE: Quick Controls cannot be used on an external keyboard connected through a USB connector.

Setting, Changing, or Deleting

Quick Control Preferences

NOTE: Disabling QuickLock does not remove a power-on password.

1.Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

■To change the language, press F2.

■For navigation instructions, press F1.