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To create a startup password:
1
Restart your notebook. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2.
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2
Click
Security
, then select
Set Admin password
and follow the
instructions.
3
Click
Security
, then select
Set User password
and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4
Exit the BIOS Setup utility by clicking
Exit
, then selecting
Save and
Exit
.
5
Click
OK
. When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter
the user password you set in Step 3.
Power
To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery
whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient
power management settings.
■
For information on conserving battery power, see “Conserving battery
power” on page 111.
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For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate
power sources” on page 111.
■
For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring the
battery charge” on page 108.
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