HP Compaq nc6220

Security
Hardware and Software Guide 12–17
5. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
and then press
f10.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you
want to change. Type your current password in the Old
password field, and then type the new password in the
New
password field and in the Verify new password field.
Then press
f10.
7. To save your preferences, use arrow keys to select File >
Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the instructions on
the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take
effect when the notebook restarts.
Removing DriveLock Protection
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power button, and then shut down the notebook
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not
into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press f10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ For navigation instructions, press f1.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
passwords, and then press
enter.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
and then press
f10.
6. Toggle the Protection field to Disable, and then press f10.