Fujitsu Siemens Computers V2020 Brief overview of the security functions, Using Kensington Lock

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Security functions

Brief overview of the security functions

Security function	Type of protection	Preparation
Kensington Lock	Mechanical	Mount and lock Kensington
		MicroSaver (accessory)
BIOS password	Password protection for BIOS Setup	Specify a Supervisor password
protection	Utility and operating system with	and, if desired, activate the
	supervisor password. The	password protection for the
	password consists of a maximum of	operating system in the BIOS Setup
	six alphanumeric characters.	Utility.

Using Kensington Lock

►Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device (see the "Notebook views" chapter, Number 14) on your notebook.

Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility

	!	Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS
	!	Setup Utility, please note the following hints:
		Setup Utility, please note the following hints:

● Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password you will not be able to access your notebook.

Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

● Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external hard drives, CD or DVD disks.

i	Your password can be up to six characters long and contain letters and numbers. It does
	not matter if you use upper or lowercase characters.

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor password)

If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you i print out the following instructions. Because you cannot call the instructions onto the

screen while you are setting up the password.

The supervisor password prevents unauthorised usage of BIOS Setup Utility. With the supervisor password you have access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility.

i	Please refer to section "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility " for a description of entering and
	operating the BIOS Setup Utility.

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