Fujitsu A531, AH531 manual Password protection for the hard disk, Activating hard disk protection

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Security functions

Password protection for the hard disk

The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is checked internally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is that you have assigned at least the supervisor password.

Activating hard disk protection

►Call up the BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet, define the supervisor and the user password now, if desired (see "Security functions", Page 44).

►Mark the Hard Disk Security field and press the Enter key.

►In the Drive0 area mark the Set Master Password field and press the Enter key.

Enter new Password then appears and you are asked to enter a password. ► Enter the password and press the Enter key.

Confirm new Password requires you to confirm the password.

►Enter the password again and press the Enter key.

Setup Notice: Changes have been saved is displayed to confirm that the new password has been saved.

►To assign the password for the second hard disk (Drive1), go to the Drive1 area and select the field Set Master Password, then proceed in exactly the same way as for setting up the password for the first hard disk (Drive0).

The field Password Entry on Boot is set to Enabled by default. You can exit the BIOS Setup once you have finished changing the settings.

►From the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes.

►Press the Enter key and select Yes.

The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password. The system will ask you to enter the password when the notebook is restarted again.

Deactivating hard disk protection

To cancel a password without setting a new one, proceed as follows:

►Call up the BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

►Mark the Hard Disk Security field and press the Enter key.

►In the Drive0 area mark the Set Master Password field and press the Enter key.

You will be initially requested to enter the old password by the Enter current Password prompt. You will then be requested to enter a new password by the Enter new Password prompt.

►After entering the password, press the Enter key three times.

►From the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes.

►Press the Enter key and select Yes.

The notebook reboots, and password protection for the hard disk is cancelled.

►To cancel the password for the second hard disk (Drive1), go to the Drive1 area and select the field Set Master Password, then proceed in exactly the same way as for cancelling the password for the first hard disk (Drive0).

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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 Further informationInnovative technology Not switch off the device Notational conventionsThis font Ports and controls Ports and controlsFront Right-hand side Ports and controls Left panelPorts and controls Underside Safety notes Important notesImportant notes Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Energy savingEnergy saving under Windows Before you travel Travelling with your notebookCleaning the notebook First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your deviceUnpacking and checking the device Selecting a location Mains adapter connectingSwitching on the device for the first time Status indicators Working with the notebookWorking with the notebook Drive indicator Wireless components indicatorPower-on indicator/Standby Battery charging indicator/power connectorSwitching on the notebook + = KeyboardCaps Lock key Key Working with the notebook Description Backspace keyTab key Enter key returnVirtual numeric keypad Switching the wireless components on / off Separate numeric keypad device-dependentKey combinations Windows security/Task-Manager Power management functionsSwitch between open applications Display if an external monitor is connectedCountry and keyboard settings Touchpad and touchpad buttonsMoving the pointer Dragging items Executing commandsSwitching the Touchpad on and off Selecting an itemLCD screen ExampleBackground lighting Webcam Rechargeable batteryBattery storage Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryRemoving and installing the battery Monitoring the battery charging levelRemoving the battery Handling data carriers Optical driveInserting or removing a data carrier CD/DVD indicatorManual removal emergency removal Using the power-management features Memory cards Supported formatsInserting the memory card Removing the memory card Inserting the card ExpressCardsRemoving the card Loudspeakers and microphonesSIM card devices with Umts module Inserting the SIM cardRemoving the SIM card Access via Umts Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / UmtsSwitching the wireless components on and off Setting up Wlan accessEthernet and LAN Security functions Use Kensington LockSecurity functions Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user password Configuring password protection in Bios Setup UtilityChanging the supervisor or user password Password protection for booting of the operating systemActivating hard disk protection Password protection for the hard diskDisconnecting devices from the notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Connecting devices to the notebookHdmi port Connecting an external monitorConnecting USB devices How to remove USB devices correctlyDevice drivers Connecting external audio devices Microphone port/LineHeadphone port Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingPreparing to remove components Installing and removing memory expansionRemoving memory modules Removing the coverSecuring the cover Installing a memory moduleRemoving a cover Removing and installing the hard diskRemoving a hard disk Installing a hard disk Attaching the cover Finishing component removalSettings in Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityStarting the Bios Setup Utility Operating Bios Setup UtilityExiting Bios Setup Utility Load Setup Defaults Copy Standard EntriesSave Changes and Power Off Troubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsRestoring the hard disk contents under Windows Help if problems occurTroubleshooting and tips Cause Cause TroubleshootingLCD screen is difficult to read External monitor is blank or the image is unstable External monitor remains blankLeave energy saving mode Printer does not print Radio connection to a network does not workAcoustic warnings Error message/cause Resolution Error messages on the screenPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration Mains adapter 80 W Technical dataPower adapter, 65 W Declarations of Conformity Manufacturer’s notesEnergy Star Disposal and recyclingCE marking for devices with radio component CE markingRegulatory notices Regulatory information for notebooks without radio deviceManufacturer’s notes Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien DOC Industry Canada noticesFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only UL NoticeFCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceFederal Communications Commission statement FCC Interference StatementExport restrictions Manufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/DisclaimersFault IndexIndex Handling Index Switch
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