HP 2866AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings

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Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings

Security

Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings

A Compaq Administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup.

1.To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

To change the language, press F2.

For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu > Setup Password, then press enter. Then:

To set a Compaq administrator password, type your password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10.

To change a Compaq administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, type the new password in the New Password and Verify New Password fields, then press F10.

To delete a Compaq administrator password, type your current password in the Old Password field, then press F10.

3.To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts.

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HP 2866AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2892AP, 2893AP, 2891AP, 2890AP, 2889AP Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings