HP CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-106TX, CQ36-104TX manual Managing a power-on password

Managing a power-on password

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

1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set 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 changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a power-on password

At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.

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