HP Compaq Presario CQ56-110US Notebook PC - Manual (Page 60)

NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in
a secure place.
Setting passwords in the operating system
Operating system passwords Function
Root password Protects access to an operating system root-level account.
User password Protects access to an operating system user account.
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