Power on password error

I have an HP Compaq nc6200 laptop in which I have set up a power on password for. The problem is, when I try to enter my password, it does not work. I can enter my password up to 3 times then I get a little picture that looks like a circle with 3 lines sticking out the top and bottom. Is there a way I could solve this?
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Refer to the link mentioned below which is he manual for this particular model and check under the heading
"1.2 Resetting the Computer" and follow the steps to clear the password.
http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?sp4ts.oid=447371&docId=emr_na-c00622160&docLocale=...
Remove the main battery and the RTC battery. and then power the notebook up with AC power. That is supposed to clear the password.
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