HP Mini 210-2087dx PC - Manual (Page 51)

Entering an administrator password
At the Enter password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter . After 3
unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try
again.
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
esc . When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10 .
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter .
● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press
enter .
● 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 .
● 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 changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter . After 3 unsuccessful
attempts to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Installing an optional security cable
NOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE: The security cable slot on your computer may look different from the illustration in this
section. Refer to Getting to know your computer on page 3 for the location of the security cable slot
on your computer.
1. Loop the security cable around a secured object.
2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2).
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