Security
Software Guide 2–3
About Passwords
Forgotten Passwords
Most security features use passwords. When you set a password,
write it down and store it in a secure location.
■ If you forget your power-on password or Administrator
password, you cannot start the notebook or resume from
Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the
notebook. Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included with the notebook to contact a Compaq
Product Information Center.
■ If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your
DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock
protection from the drive.
■ If you forget both your user and master DriveLock
passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable.
About QuickLock (Fn+F6)
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In this guide, the function keys are capitalized (Fn, F5). The
function keys on your keyboard may be lowercase (fn, f5).
The QuickLock operating system security feature disables the
keyboard and displays the logon screen. QuickLock does not
disable the TouchPad.
Before you can use this feature, you must set a Windows system
password. For instructions, refer to your operating system
documentation.
After you set your Windows system password:
■ To initiate QuickLock, press the Fn+F6 hotkey.
■ To disable QuickLock, enter your Windows system
password.
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