Fujitsu AH531, A531 manual Password protection for booting of the operating system

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Security functions

Changing the supervisor or user password

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

►Call the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

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

Removing passwords

To remove a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:

►Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

►Highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.

You will be requested to enter the current password by the Enter Current Password prompt. You will be requested to enter a new password by the Enter New Password prompt.

►Press the Enter key twice.

►In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit.

►Select Yes and press the Enter key.

The notebook will now reboot with the password removed.

Removing the supervisor password simultaneously deactivates the user password.

Password protection for booting of the operating system

With the supervisor password you have set in the BIOS Setup Utility (see section "Setting supervisor and user password", Page 45), you can also prevent booting of the operating system.

Activating system protection

►Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

►Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.

►Select the desired option (Disabled, First Boot or Every Boot) and press the Enter key

►Select the Save Changes & Exit option under Exit.

The notebook will reboot. You will be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).

Deactivating system protection

►Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

►Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.

►Select the Disabled option and press the Enter key.

If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility. ► Select the Save Changes & Exit option under Exit.

The notebook will reboot. The system is no longer password-protected.

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Contents Lifebook A531 Lifebook AH531 Page Page Copyright Lifebook A531 Lifebook AH531 Page Contents Removing and installing components during servicing Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device Contents Innovative technology Innovative technologyFurther information This font Not switch off the deviceNotational conventions Front Ports and controlsPorts and controls Ports and controls Left panel Right-hand sidePorts and controls Underside Important notes Safety notesImportant notes Energy saving under Windows Additional safety notes for devices with radio componentsEnergy saving Travelling with your notebook Before you travelCleaning the notebook Unpacking and checking the device First-time setup of your deviceFirst-time setup of your device Mains adapter connecting Selecting a locationSwitching on the device for the ﬁrst time Working with the notebook Status indicatorsWorking with the notebook Battery charging indicator/power connector Wireless components indicatorPower-on indicator/Standby Drive indicatorSwitching on the notebook Keyboard + =Enter key return Key Working with the notebook Description Backspace keyTab key Caps Lock keyVirtual numeric keypad Key combinations Switching the wireless components on / offSeparate numeric keypad device-dependent Display if an external monitor is connected Power management functionsSwitch between open applications Windows security/Task-ManagerMoving the pointer Country and keyboard settingsTouchpad and touchpad buttons Selecting an item Executing commandsSwitching the Touchpad on and off Dragging itemsBackground lighting LCD screenExample Rechargeable battery WebcamMonitoring the battery charging level Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryRemoving and installing the battery Battery storageRemoving the battery Optical drive Handling data carriersCD/DVD indicator Inserting or removing a data carrierManual removal emergency removal Using the power-management features Inserting the memory card Memory cardsSupported formats Removing the memory card ExpressCards Inserting the cardLoudspeakers and microphones Removing the cardRemoving the SIM card SIM card devices with Umts moduleInserting the SIM card Setting up Wlan access Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / UmtsSwitching the wireless components on and off Access via UmtsEthernet and LAN Security functions Security functionsUse Kensington Lock Conﬁguring password protection in Bios Setup Utility Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user passwordPassword protection for booting of the operating system Changing the supervisor or user passwordPassword protection for the hard disk Activating hard disk protectionConnecting devices to the notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Disconnecting devices from the notebookConnecting an external monitor Hdmi portDevice drivers Connecting USB devicesHow to remove USB devices correctly Headphone port Connecting external audio devicesMicrophone port/Line Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingInstalling and removing memory expansion Preparing to remove componentsRemoving the cover Removing memory modulesInstalling a memory module Securing the coverRemoving and installing the hard disk Removing a coverRemoving a hard disk Installing a hard disk Finishing component removal Attaching the coverOperating Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityStarting the Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilitySave Changes and Power Off Exiting Bios Setup UtilityLoad Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries Troubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsHelp if problems occur Restoring the hard disk contents under WindowsLCD screen is difﬁcult to read Troubleshooting and tips CauseCause Troubleshooting External monitor remains blank External monitor is blank or the image is unstableLeave energy saving mode Acoustic warnings Printer does not printRadio connection to a network does not work Error messages on the screen Error message/cause ResolutionPrevious boot incomplete Default conﬁguration Technical data Mains adapter 80 WPower adapter, 65 W Disposal and recycling Manufacturer’s notesEnergy Star Declarations of ConformityRegulatory information for notebooks without radio device CE markingRegulatory notices CE marking for devices with radio componentManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada notices Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyFCC Interference Statement FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceFederal Communications Commission statement FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementManufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Export restrictionsIndex FaultIndex Handling Index Switch