HP Mini 2102 - Manual (Page 49)

Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:
● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive.
● A password set in Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
● When creating 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 could be easily discovered by an
outsider.
The following sections list operating system and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions.
Setting passwords in the operating system
Password Function
Root password Protects access to an operating system root-level account.
User password Protects access to an operating system user account.
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Password Function
Administrator password* ● Protects access to Setup Utility.
● After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you access Setup Utility.
CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you
cannot access Setup Utility.
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, you
cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.
Administrator password
Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information
in Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility.
Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an operating system root password, nor is it
displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure that you record your password and store
it in a safe place.
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