HP Compaq Presario,Presario V5000 User Manual

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Managing a power-on passwordTo set, change, or delete this password:1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while thesetup 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 andConfirm New Password fields, and then press enter.● To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter CurrentPassword field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm NewPassword fields, and then press enter.● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter CurrentPassword field, and then press enter 4 times.3. To save your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructionson the screen.Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.Entering a power-on passwordAt the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same keys you used to set yourpassword), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter your password, you mustrestart the computer and try again.130 Chapter 11 Security ENWW