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. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power/standby button, and then shut down the
notebook through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options >
Require password on restart.
5. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press
6. 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 set when you exit Computer Setup and take
effect when the notebook restarts.
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f10
To change the language, press
For navigation instructions, press
while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup"
f2.
f1.
Security
enter.
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