Security functions
Security functions
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Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from unauthorized access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the bene
fi
ts are.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out and unable to access your data. Therefore,
please note the following information:
•
Make regular backups to external optical disks such as external hard
drives, CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
•
Some security functions need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
If you forget your passwords you will need to contact our Service Desk.
Deletion or resetting of passwords is not covered by your warranty and
a charge will be made for assistance.
Brief overview of security functions
Detailed information about the security equipment of your device can be found
in the "Professional Notebook" manual, on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD
or on the Internet at
"http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com"
.
Security functions
Type of protection
Preparation
Security Lock
Mechanical
Fit and lock the Kensington
Lock Cable (accessory).
Fingerprint sensor (depending
on the device)
Biometric
Install the supplied
fi
ngerprint
software.
BIOS password protection
Password protection for
BIOS
Setup
, operating system and
hard disk with supervisor
and user HDD password.
The passwords consist of a
maximum of eight alphanumeric
characters.
Specify at least one supervisor
HDD password in the
BIOS
Setup
and activate the password
protection for the operating
system and hard disk as
desired.
Boot from removable media
Prevents unauthorized booting
of an operating system from
external media (e.g. USB stick,
USB CD-ROM drive etc.).
In the BIOS Setup, go to the
Security
menu and edit the
option
Boot from Removable
Media
.
Owner Information
Overlay service desk or owner
information during the boot
process.
In the BIOS Setup, go to the
Security
menu and edit the
option
Owner Information
.
Trusted Platform Module
(device dependent)
Identi
fi
cation and authentication
of the notebook
De
fi
ne a supervisor HDD
password in the
BIOS Setup
and
enable the TPM (
Security Chip
).
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