7–10
Hardware and Software Guide
Security
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To change a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old password field, type the new
password in the New password and Verify new password
fields, and then press
f10.
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To delete a power-on password, type the current password
in the Old password field, and then press
f10.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select
File > Save Changes and Exit.
Then follow the instructions
on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.
Entering Power-On Passwords
At the power-on password prompt, type your password, and then
press
enter.
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password,
you must restart the notebook and try again.
Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart
You can require that a power-on password be entered each time
the notebook is restarted. Enable and disable this feature in
Computer Setup:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press
f10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
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To change the language, press
f2.
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For navigation instructions, press
f1.
2. Use the arrow keys to select
Security > Password options >
Require password on restart.
3. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press
enter.
4. Save your preferences by using the arrow keys to select
File >
Save Changes and Exit.
Then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.
