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SD Memory Card Security Function
For the SD Memory Card security function, you can configure and insert an SD Memory Card
instead of entering a password for following cases.
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To use when starting the computer:
Set the Supervisor Password in the Setup Utility (
). You can also set it during
the configuration procedure.
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To use when logging on to Windows / resuming from the standby or hibernation
mode, or the screensaver:
The Windows logon user and password must be set in [Control Panel] in advance. For
information on how to set the user and the password, refer to the Windows Help.
CAUTION
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When handling an SD Memory Card with the security function configured
• Be careful not to lose the card.
• When stepping away from the computer, do not leave the card in the slot.
NOTE
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Use the formatted SD Memory Card. (
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This security function only works in the SD Memory Card slot. It does not work in
devices such as an SD card reader/writer connected through a USB connection.
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When starting the computer
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When logging on to Windows/
resuming from the standby or
hibernation mode, or the screensaver
Windows logon screen
Set the SD Memory Card
Set the SD Memory Card
Windows logon screen appears
Windows desktop appears