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Question posted by yrugross on June 8th, 2010

Bios Passcode Locked Forgot Password. How Do I Reset?

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Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations - Page 9

Listening to open the module enclosure. For your own safety, before using headsets or earphones, always reset the volume. Laser Safety For products equipped with an optical storage device (i.e., CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. This product may result ...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations - Page 27

...considerations. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. A chemical information report for your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org... as needed to restore the operating system, you must also reset the ENERGY STAR settings (if applicable) after the restore.
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 10

... of the initial setup in some countries/regions, you are prompted to the Compaq Presario. We recommend that you must answer a few additional questions. Wait while the PC makes preparations. (It may take up the language on your desktop only if you have a modem connection. ■ Double-click the Registration icon on the...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 30

... lights Indicate a quick status of the mouse. 7 Application key* Opens pop-up , and down, using the keyboard instead of your computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock). May perform other functions in a Microsoft Office application.
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 38

... retrieve e-mail messages and download information from the Internet, if you wake it from standby, reset the computer: Press and hold the Power button on . Then turn it on the front of the PC for the PC to reset the system is not recommended and should be used only as if it's turned off...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 49

... cannot view ■ Adjust the type of content people can : ■ Control Internet access ■ Set up a password ■ Set up a list of information, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer. Using the Internet ... people who use your permission To Restrict Internet Content 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Getting Started 4-7
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 50

... Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Internet Options. 3. Click a category in the Password box. 6. In the Content Advisor area, click Enable 2. 5. Click the Content tab 1. 4. Click Settings, and then type your password in the list, and then drag the slider to set the limits you want to limit...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 67

... the tray. 10. Getting Started 6-11 Press the right arrow key to highlight the First Boot Device selection. Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup by using one of the PC to turn on the top CD-ROM drive, and wait for the tray to the original setting. 9. Press the + (plus...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 68

... start the recovery. Remove the CD. 14. Click Yes to restart the computer. 13. Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup by doing the following: When the black screen with the non-destructive system...Priority, and then press Enter. 6-12 Getting Started The PC starts the recovery; Or ❏ If your PC hard disk drive is blank or corrupted, press R to perform a full system recovery....
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 69

.... 18. With Yes selected, press Enter. Copy data files you saved on the backup CD or diskette (floppy disk) to save the changes, and exit BIOS. 19.
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 73

... for service, follow these guidelines when preparing it separately. ■ Insert a blank diskette (floppy) into the disk drive. ■ Turn off . The hard drive automatically locks when the computer is turned off the computer and external devices. Contact Compaq online for shipment: ■ Back up the hard drive. ■ Make sure...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 85

... programs not responding: 1. Getting Started 7-15 Press the Crtl, Alt, and Del keys at the same time. 2. Solution Use the Windows Task Manager to be locked up.
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 92

... Keyboard and Scroll Mouse (Continued) Symptom Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the wireless keyboard. 7-22 Getting Started Solution Press the Num Lock key. Replace the two AA Alkaline batteries in the wireless keyboard by pressing the connect button on the keypad. Wireless keyboard does not work after...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 99

... instructions. functional. Drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be properly connected. Refer to its original state. Hard drive is pressed. Computer appears locked Software control of the up and won't turn on page 8-17 for at least 4 seconds until the computer turns off when power switch is not...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 101

... battery. If you encounter printer problems, refer to be replaced. Finding Help & Support Miscellaneous Symptom Computer date and time display is approximately 3-5 years. Solution First, reset the date and time in your printer. Printer problems. Problem RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to the documentation that came with your operating...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 113

Removing a drive from the chassis of the 8000 model, slide the drive lock mechanism 1 to unlock the drive in the drive bay and pull the drive out of removing a drive from the old drive. If you have the ...
Getting Started - Compaq Presario 6000 and 8000 Series Computer - Page 134

... reassembling the adapter 8-16 Index-2 troubleshooting 7-9 using 3-2 diskette drive cables disconnecting 8-9 reconnecting 8-14 display troubleshooting 7-13 documentation 1-1 drive locations 8-7 drive lock 8-11 drivers and downloads 7-2 DVD drive capabilities 3-6 inserting a disc 3-8 installation 8-6 location 8-7 maintaining 3-13 removing a disc 3-9 troubleshooting 7-6 using 3-5 Getting Started
System Recovery - Page 1

...F10 key to open. Insert the remaining CDs when directed. Remove the CD. 14 Return the BIOS to highlight the First Boot Device selection. Le programme Réinstallation système vous offre deux...your purchase. wait for the tray to save the changes and exit BIOS. 11 With Yes selected, press Enter. 12 The PC starts the recovery; Insert the remaining CDs when directed. Click Yes to...
Using the Keyboard - Page 3

...these keys to move the cursor in a document, or in a game. When the Num Lock LED (light-emitting diode) on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are enabled to ...or to scroll around a Web site. When the Num Lock LED on the keyboard is on a basic calculator. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to lock and unlock the numeric key functions. Using the Keyboard 3...
Using the Keyboard - Page 4

.... The key labeled with the moon icon places the computer into Standby mode to your other documentation for Scroll Lock 4 Utilisation du clavier Utilisation du clavier Votre ordinateur est livré avec un clavier qui n'est pas d&#... concernant votre clavier. Special Keys 1 A↓ There are labeled: 1 for Num Lock A for Caps Lock ↓ for more information about Standby mode.

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