HP Compaq Presario,Presario V5000 User Manual

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Passwords set in the Setup UtilityPasswords FunctionAdministrator password* ● Protects access to the Setup Utility.● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you access theSetup Utility.CAUTION If you forget the administrator password, you cannotaccess the Setup Utility.Power-on password* ● Protects access to the computer contents.● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on thecomputer, restart, or restore from hibernation.CAUTION If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn onthe computer, restart, or restore from hibernation.DriveLock password* ● Controls access to the computer by preventing it from being turned on orrestarted.● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you turn on thecomputer, restart, or restore from hibernation on this password-protecteddrive.CAUTION If you forget your DriveLock password, the hard drive thatis protected by your password is permanently locked and can nolonger be used.*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following sections.Administrator passwordThe administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification informationin the Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access the Setup Utility.The administrator password● Is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows.● Is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Make sure you record your passwordand store it in a secure place.128 Chapter 11 Security ENWW