HP Pavilion DV6110 User Manual

Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the 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 Password field,
and then press enter 4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit 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
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you
used to set the 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
Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must
be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is
not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup
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.
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To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To change a power-on 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 a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press enter 4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
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HP Pavilion DV6110 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Pavilion DV6110
Category	Laptop
Language	English