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Using passwords
Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting
these passwords creates Serveral different levels of protection for your
computer and data:
•
Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS
Utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the
BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 47 for more details.
•
User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on
boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.
•
Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized
use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints
on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.
•
The "Primary HardDisk Security" item in BIOS set up protects
your data by preventing unauthorized access to your Hard Disk.
Even if the Hard Disk is removed from the computer and moved to
another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk
Password.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor and Hard Disk
Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with
your dealer or an authorized service center.
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the centre of
the display screen.
•
When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you
press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.
•
Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS
Utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message
appears. Try again and press Enter.
•
When the User Password is set and the Password on boot
parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.
•
Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If
you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears.
Try again and press Enter.
1 Getting to know your TravelMate
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