Fujitsu S SERIES manual Set the supervisor and user password, Change supervisor or user password

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Security functions

Set the supervisor and user password

►Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

►Mark the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key. With Enter new Password: you are then requested to enter a password.

►Enter the password and press the Enter key.

With Confirm new Password you are asked to confirm the password.

►Enter the password again and press the Enter key.

With Notice: Changes have been saved you receive a confirmation that the new password has been saved.

►To assign the user password, mark the field Set User Password and proceed exactly as when configuring the supervisor password.

If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup.

►Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective. If you now want to open the BIOS Setup, you must first enter your supervisor or user password. Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password.

Change supervisor or user password

►Recall BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password assignment.

You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup with the supervisor password.

Cancelling passwords

To cancel a password (without setting a new password) run the following steps:

►Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

►Mark the Set User Password or Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key. With Enter new Password you will then be asked to enter a password.

►Press the Enter key twice.

►Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook is rebooted and the password is cancelled.

With the supervisor password you simultaneously deactivate the user password.

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Contents English AnswersAre there Page Order No. A26391-K144-Z120-1-7619 August 2004 edition Lifebook S Series Operating manualPage Contents Contents 103 Page Your Lifebook S Series Your Lifebook S Series Notational conventionsImportant notes Safety notesImportant notes Important notes Energy saving Storing the batteryTransporting the notebook Transporting the notebookBefore you travel Cleaning the notebook Selecting a location Preparing the notebook for useUnpacking and checking the delivery Connecting the power adapter Working with the notebook chapter Switching on the notebook for the first time Working with the notebook Switching on the notebookWorking with the notebook Switching off the notebook Indicators Power indicator Power-on indicatorBattery charging indicator Battery indicatorsSecurity Panel indicator Caps Lock indicatorScroll indicator Scroll Lock Backspace key KeyboardTab key Enter key returnShift key Caps Lock keyAlt Gr key Fn keyVirtual numeric keypad Decreasing screen brightness Key combinationsIncreasing screen brightness Halting the current operationEasy Launch keys Configuring Easy Launch keysMoving the pointer Touchpad / TouchStick and touchpad buttonsSelecting an item Executing a commandDragging an object Scrolling upInformation on LCD monitor Monitor settingsLCD screen Storing the battery BatteryCharging, caring for and maintaining the battery Removing battery Monitoring the battery charging levelRemoving and installing the battery Hard disk Inserting batteryModule Removing module Installing module Handling CD/DVDs CD/DVD indicatorOptical drive Inserting or removing a CD/DVD Working with the notebook Manual removal emergency removal PC cards Installing a PC cardRemoving a PC card Loudspeakers Integrated 56k modemConnecting notebook modem to telephone connection Switching wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module on and off Wireless LAN/ BluetoothPort Replicator Ad hoc modeInfrastructure mode Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator Switching off notebook via Port Replicator Switching on notebook via Port ReplicatorDisconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator Page Overview of all security functions Security functionsKensington Lock Security panelPassword protection for the Bios setup Bios password protectionPassword protection for the operating system Password protection for your hard diskSecurity function Type of protection Preparation Brief overview of the security functionsUsing Kensington Lock on notebook Configuring and using Security Panel Using Kensington Lock on Port ReplicatorAssigning the supervisor password Configuring Security PanelEntering security password Using Security PanelAssigning the user password Changing or removing security password Configuring password protection in Bios SetupPassword error alarm Cancelling passwords Set the supervisor and user passwordChange supervisor or user password Deactivating system protection Password protection for starting the operating systemActivating system protection Deactivating hard disk protection Password protection for hard diskActivating hard disk protection Configuring and using SmartCard reader Configuring SmartCard reader SmartCards Installing driversInserting the SmartCard Application examples Using SmartCard reader with your cell phone cardSmartCard as device protection SmartCard for protecting your opened documentsRights Access rights of the SmartCardsSmartCard as system protection SystemLock Changing PIN and PUK Installing SystemLockDeactivating SmartCard as system protection SystemLock again Switching on the PC with SystemLockBios passwords TroubleshootingDisconnecting devices from notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting devices to notebook Connections on notebook Connecting external devices Ports on the Port Replicator Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor Connecting an external monitor to the notebookConnecting an external monitor to the Port Replicator Using the parallel port Connecting an external keyboardConnecting an external PS/2 mouse Connecting FireWire devices Connecting USB devicesConnecting external audio devices Page Removing cover Installing and removing the memory extensionMemory expansion Removing a memory module Memory expansionMounting the cover Installing a memory modulePage Energy saving functions Standby modeEnergy saving functions Start Bios Setup Settings in Bios SetupExiting Bios Setup Operating Bios SetupRestoring the hard disk contents under Windows Troubleshooting and tipsLCD screen is difficult to read LCD screen of the notebook remains blankExternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable External monitor stays blankBattery is dead Battery is not installed correctlyPower adapter is not connected correctly An application programme has caused the malfunctionAcoustic warnings Mouse does not workPrinter does not print Cmos Battery Bad Error messages on the screenSystem Cmos checksum bad Default configuration used Keyboard controller errorPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup Keyboard errorPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration used Real Time clock errorPage Technical data Connections on notebook DimensionsPorts on the Port Replicator Environmental conditionsPower adapter 80 W Power adapter 60 WPage Energy Star Manufacturer’s notesRecycling and disposal CE marking for devices with wireless LAN /Bluetooth CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/ BluetoothCE marking Regulatory noticesManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada Notices Avertissement Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienUL Notice FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only Federal Communications Commission statementRegulatory Information/Disclaimers FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementExport restrictions Radio frequencies for devices with wireless LAN/BluetoothFrequencies Channel No. / MHz Europe, R&TTE France, R&TTECD/DVD IndexIndex FireWireSwitching off via Port Replicator Index