Compaq Presario A900 Support Question
Compaq Presario A900 Support Question
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Question posted by acelhill135 on October 11th, 2012
Unknown Power On Password
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Wireless Setup Guide - Page 2
... LAN (WLAN) Technology Standards" table on page 7. With these 3 pieces, you can buy a wireless PC Card to record router security level. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name
My Network Settings
Compatible wireless router (purchased separately).
Security - Windows Vista - Page 5
Table of contents
1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3
Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4
Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 4 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing ...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 7
... computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
1
Follow the procedures in this guide to use of the computer
● QuickLock ● Power-on password
Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data
Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 9
... in a safe place. Setting passwords in Windows
Password Administrator password
User password QuickLock
Function
Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Power-on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
*For details about each of these steps:
1.
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Password
Function
Administrator password*
● Protects access to Setup...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 10
... 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...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 11
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to set the password), and then press enter. Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password (using the same keys you used to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Security - Windows Vista - Page 20
... reader location 11 firewall software 7
M managing a power-on
password 4 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering 5 managing 4
Q QuickLock 3
R registering fingerprints 12
S security
features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords set in 3 software antivirus 6 critical updates...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista - Page 9
...: Some of Setup Utility options. Main menu 5
Security menu
Select Administrator password Power-On Password
To Do This Enter, change , or delete a power-on password.
Main menu
Select System information
To Do This
● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● ...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista - Page 11
Index
A administrator password 5 advanced Setup Utility features 4
B boot options 6 boot order 6 button sound 6
C changing the Setup Utility
language 2 closing the Setup ... System Configuration menu 6 system information 5
H hard drive self test 6
L language support 6
M Main menu 5
N navigating in the Setup Utility 2
P passwords 5 power-on password 5
R restoring default settings 3
Index 7
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 12
...to enter your Windows user password or your information by displaying the operating system Log On window.
To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Hold down the... to initiate Hibernation.
For example, you must be accessed until a Windows user password or a Windows administrator password is entered. Initiating Hibernation (fn+f5)
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6
... guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component ...replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display assembly ...50 Top cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
1 Product description
Category Product Name Processors
Chipset
Description
Computers equipped with 965GM system board
Computers equipped with 960GL system board
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC
√
√
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors:
T7250 2.00-GHz processor, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB
√
L2 cache
T5550 1.80-GHz processor, 667-MHz ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 40
... has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password: NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on the computer. Connect AC power to...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 73
...see Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. ...46) d. Fan (see Top cover on page 58) g.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
... the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on password. To do this ● View and change , or delete a power-on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable/disable the processor...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 125
Index
A AC adapter, spare part
number 22, 23 administrator password 76 advanced Setup Utility
features 75 antenna
disconnecting 43 locations 5...battery latch 12 battery light 6 boot options 76 boot order 76 bottom components 12 button components 6 button sound 76 buttons
power 7
TouchPad 9 wireless 6
C cables, service considerations 28 camera 5 camera light 5 camera module
removal 35 spare part ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127
... 11 monitor 11 product description 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10,
11 power button 7 power connector 11 power connector cable
removal 63 spare part number 16, 26,
63 power cord
set requirements 109 spare part numbers 22, 23 power light 6 power requirements, product description 4 power-on password 76 processor product description 1 removal 71 spare part numbers 15, 24,
71...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 128
... Configuration menu 76 system DMA 82 system information 74, 76 system memory map 86
U Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
location 10, 11 pin assignments 108 unknown password 32 USB board removal 57 spare part number 15, 26,
57
V vents 11, 12 vertical scroll zone 9 virtualization technology 76
W web camera
product description 3 Windows...
Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 5
... ...1 Initiating and exiting Sleep 1 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5
2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or...
Power Management - Windows Vista - Page 11
...> Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. Click Require a password (recommended). 5. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup 5 Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Save changes. Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep...
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