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- Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
The boot sequence is executed when:
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You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
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You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
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The software initiates a system restart; for example, when you install a new application.
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This
feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See
BIOS Setup Utility
below for information about
accessing the utility.
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your
BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the
BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility also allows you to configure such features as the System Data Security feature
parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
Using the TrustedCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad
button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.
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