Managing An Administrator Password; Entering An Administrator Password; Power-On Password - HP Pavilion DV5000 User Manual
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Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1.
Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter.
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To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To change an administrator 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.
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To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press
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 an administrator password
After an administrator password has been set, you will be prompted to enter your password each
time you access the Setup Utility.
At the Enter Password prompt, type in the administrator password (using the same keys you used
to set your password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator
password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Power-on password
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it
must be entered each time you turn on the computer or restart or restore from hibernation. A power-
on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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