HP (Hewlett-Packard) dv7 4273us Laptop User Manual


 
Use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature, and the same
password can be used for more than one Setup Utility feature.
To setup a password in Setup Utility:
Combine up to 8 letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.
Enter the password at the Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a
Windows prompt.
To safely create and save passwords:
Follow requirements set by the program.
Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
Do not use your name or other personal information that can easily be discovered by an outsider.
For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start
> Help and Support.
Setting passwords in Windows
Password Function
Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility
contents.
User password Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects
access to the computer contents and must be entered when
you exit Sleep or Hibernation.
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Password Function
Administrator password
Protects access to Setup Utility.
After this password is set, it is entered each time you
access Setup Utility.
CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, Setup
Utility cannot be accessed.
Power-on password
Protects access to the computer contents.
After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, the
computer cannot be turned on or restarted, or exit Hibernation.
For details about passwords, see Administrator password or Power-on password.
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