Managing a power-on password | HP 6720t Mobile specs

Managing a power-on password

A power-on password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based 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 the password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10.

●To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10.

●To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Old password field, and then press f10.

3.To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must turn off the computer, turn it back on, and then try again.

Requiring a power-on password at restart

In addition to requiring that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is turned on, you can also require that a power-on password be entered each time the computer is restarted.

To enable and disable this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options, and then press enter.

3.Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Require password on restart field, and then press f10.

4.To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

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HP 6720t Mobile manual Managing a power-on password, Entering a power-on password, Requiring a power-on password at restart

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HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client Page Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Product notice Vi Product notice Table of contents Multimedia Appendix a Routine care Page Identifying the hardware Top componentsPointing devices Lights Component Description Buttons and switches Adjust Power Properties Keys Fn key Front components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Rear components Bottom components Wireless antennae Identifying the labels Using the Enhanced Write Filter Enhanced Write Filter Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesConnecting an external mouse Pointing devices Using the keyboard Using hotkeysDisplaying system information fn+esc Switching the screen image fn+f4 Viewing battery charge information fn+f8Initiating Standby fn+f3 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f9 Using the keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Power Power control and light locations Shutting down the computer Properties Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Standby Using battery power Using the battery meter Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Using external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Connecting the AC adapter Using multimedia hardware Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackAdjusting the volume Using multimedia software Using the video featuresOpening preinstalled multimedia software Using the external monitor port Using multimedia software Preventing playback disruptionsObserving the copyright warning Wireless About integrated wireless devicesUsing wireless controls Using Wlan Setting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using wireless security featuresIdentifying a Wlan device Using a modem Connecting a modem cableModem and LAN Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Solving travel connection problemsViewing the current location selection Connecting to a local area network Set the modem to ignore dial tonesPage Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsUsing a power-on password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordRequiring a power-on password at restart Installing a security cable Connecting hardware Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using the docking connector Using PC CardsRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a PC CardPage Page Hardware upgrades Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using optical drives select models only Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opens Removing an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray does not open Cleaning the display Cleaning the keyboardRoutine care Traveling and shippingPage Index USB Wlan