Compaq Presario M2000 manual Setup Utility Power-On Password

Security

Setup Utility Power-On Password

The Setup utility power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. A power-on password

■Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

■Must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys.

■Can include any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.

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