Disabling A Device - Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Manual

Disabling a Device

To allow limited use of the computer by another user, you can disable most
drives and ports.
In Windows 95 or Windows 98—although devices and functions can
be enabled or disabled from either Device Manager or Computer Setup,
Compaq recommends that you use Device Manager.
In Windows NT 4.0—as a security measure, a device or function that is
disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled from within Windows NT
4.0.
To enable or disable a device in Computer Setup—
Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the blinking cursor
1.
appears upper-right on the screen.
Select SecurityÅDevice Security, enter your preferences, then press F10.
2.
NOTE: Settings for a DVD-ROM drive can be entered in the CD-ROM field.
3. To save your preferences, close Computer Setup, and restart the
computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then press Enter.
4. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
To access Device Manager, select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅSystemÅDevice Manager.
If you cannot access Device Manager because your operating system
is not working or will not load, you may be able to use Computer
Setup as described below.
To enable or disable a device or function in Computer Setup, follow
the instructions below.
To enable or disable a device or function from within Windows NT
4.0, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ SystemÅDevices.
To change the language, press F2.
For navigation instructions, press F1.
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