To Set Pc Identification; To Enable Hard Disk Drive Lock - HP OmniBook 4100 Reference Manual

Operating the OmniBook

To set PC identification

You must have administrator password authority to set a PC identification number.
1. If you have not already installed HP TopTools, do so now (page 1-17).
2. Click Start, then click HP TopTools.
3. Click Tools, then click Protect Tools.
4. Type your administrator password.
5. Click Security.
6. In the "Tattooing String" box, type the unique set of characters which will
identify your PC.
You can type up to 80 characters including spaces and special characters. Do
not press ENTER when typing. The string wraps automatically.

To enable hard disk drive lock

Hard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required To Boot.
4. From the Security menu, enable Hard Disk Drive Lock.
5. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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