Compaq Armada 7800 - Changing the Power-On Password; Deleting the Power-On Password; If You Forget Your Password

Security Features 13-5
Writer: Carey Gregg Saved by: Rebecca Wiggins Saved date: 02/06/98 9:53 AM
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Changing the Power-On Password
You can change the password using the computer keyboard. The
syntax for changing the password varies according to the language
of your keyboard. Refer to “Change/Delete Password Symbols”
later in this chapter for the proper syntax.
1
Turn on or restart the computer.
2
Type your current password at the password prompt, then type
the new password in the following format:
current password, keyboard password symbol, new password,
keyboard password symbol, new password
3 Press Enter.
Deleting the Power-On Password
You can delete the password using the computer keyboard. The
syntax for deleting the password varies according to the language
of your keyboard. Refer to “Change/Delete Password Symbols”
later in this chapter for the proper syntax.
1
Turn on or restart the computer.
2
Type your current password at the password prompt, then type
the keyboard password symbol.
3
Press
Enter
.
If You Forget Your Password
CAUTION:
If you forget your password, the computer must be
disassembled, the memory cleared, and the computer reassembled.
Contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider for assistance.