Compaq 285558-001 - Manual (Page 54)

Security
Software Guide 3–11
Removing DriveLock Protection
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook and the hard drive
and loss of work, shut down the notebook before inserting or
removing a primary hard drive.
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, you must
shut down the notebook, then turn it on again. If you open
Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are
not accessible.
1. To verify that the notebook is off and not in Hibernation,
briefly press the power button. If your work returns to the
screen, shut down the notebook.
2. To open Computer Setup, turn on (do not restart) the
notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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To change the language, press F2.
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For navigation instructions, press F1.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu > DriveLock
passwords, then press enter.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
then press F10.
5. Toggle the Protection field to Disable, then press F10.
6. Type your master password in the Old Password field, then
press F10.
7. To save your preference, use arrow keys to select File > Save
Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect
when the notebook restarts.