HP 397381-001 manual Managing a power-on password, Entering a power-on password

Managing a power-on password

To set, change, or delete this password:

1.Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the 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 your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

●To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

●To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current Password field, and then press enter 4 times.

3.To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same keys you used to set your password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter your password, you must restart the computer and try again.

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