Security functions
Password protection for your hard disk
By activating the hard disk protection in the BIOS Setup you prevent unauthorised access to the hard
disk drive. The hard disk password is checked internally during each system start-up and ensures
that the hard disk can only be used in conjunction with the related device.
Brief overview of the security functions
Security function
Kensington Lock
BIOS password protection
Using Kensington Lock on notebook
With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can help protect your notebook from theft.
For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver. The
Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory.
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Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device (1) on your notebook.
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Type of protection
Mechanical
Password protection for BIOS
Setup, operating system and
hard disk with Supervisor and
User password. The passwords
consist of a maximum of eight
alphanumeric characters.
Preparation
Mount and lock Kensington
MicroSaver (accessory)
Specify at least one Supervisor
password in the BIOS Setup and
activate the password
protection for the operating
system and hard disk as
desired.
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