Fujitsu Q550-30GB-01 manual Password protection for booting of the operating system

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Security functions

Setting supervisor and user password

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

Select the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key. With Enter new Password: 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.

Changes have been saved is a confirmation that the new password has been saved.

To set the user password, select Set User Password and proceed exactly as when configuring the supervisor password.

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

► Select Yes and press the Enter key.

The Tablet PC is rebooted and the new password is effective. It will now be necessary to first enter your supervisor or user password in order to open the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that the user password only provides access to a few of the BIOS settings.

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 Tablet PC is rebooted and the password is cancelled.

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 55), you can also prevent booting of the operating system.

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Contents Stylistic Q550 Page Page Copyright Stylistic Q550 Page Contents Contents FCC Regulatory information for Tablet PCs with radio device Contents Innovative technology Innovative technologyFurther information This font Not switch off the deviceNotational conventions Ports and controls Ports and controlsPorts and controls Rear Important notes Safety notesAdditional safety notes for devices with radio components Important notesProtecting the display screen Important notes Important notes Before you travel Energy savingTravelling with your Tablet PC Energy saving under WindowsTransporting the Tablet PC Cleaning the Tablet PCUnpacking and checking the device First-time setup of your deviceFirst-time setup of your device Selecting a location Mains adapter connectingSwitching on the device for the first time Working with the Tablet PC Status indicatorsStatus displays Description Power-on indicator Battery charging indicatorProgramming the ON/OFF switch Switching on the Tablet PCSwitching off the Tablet PC Background lighting Handwriting recognition under WindowsTouchscreen ExampleOperating system Menu Using fingersWindows Action Description Actions with one fingerAction Actions with two fingersWorking with the Tablet PC Action Actions with three fingers Description Scrolling through all open files in a program Actions with four fingers Enlarging the area Paging through fast scrolling = pen tip = pen button = eyelet for pen cord Using the stylus penHandling Mouse Pen Setting the penChanging the pen tip Calibrating the penInstalling a pen cord Removing the pen batteryInstalling a pen battery Function, if the key is Function in TPM PPI Key Basic functions before the device has bootedApplication menu/boot Tablet buttonsHold down Calls up the Fujitsu menu Programming the tablet buttonsChange screen orientation Tap Monitor keyboardWebcam Rechargeable batteryBattery storage Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryRemoving and installing the battery Monitoring the battery charging levelRemoving the battery Installing battery Using the power-management features Inserting the memory card Memory cardsSupported format Removing the memory card Removing a SIM card Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / UmtsSIM card Inserting the SIM cardSwitching the wireless components on and off Access via Umts Setting up Wlan accessCradle components Your Cradle optionalConnecting the Tablet PC to the Cradle Setting up the CradleWorking with the Tablet PC Disconnecting the Tablet PC from the Cradle Security functions Security functionsConfiguring the fingerprint sensor Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user password Configuring password protection in Bios Setup UtilitySetting supervisor and user password Password protection for booting of the operating systemActivating system protection Password protection for the hard diskDeactivating hard disk protection Inserting the SmartCard SmartCard readerDisabling TPM Trusted Platform Module TPM device-dependentEnabling TPM Disconnecting devices from the Tablet PC Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Connecting devices to the Tablet PCHdmi port Device drivers Connecting USB devicesHow to remove USB devices correctly Headphone port Settings in Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityStarting the Bios Setup Utility Operating Bios Setup Utility Save Changes and Power Off Exiting Bios Setup UtilityLoad Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries Troubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsHelp if problems occur Display on the Tablet PC’s touchscreen is difficult to read Battery indicator does not illuminateTablet PC’s date or time is incorrect Tablet PC’s touchscreen remains darkExternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable External monitor remains blankPen input not working Tablet PC does not start after switch onCursor does not correctly follow the pen movements Radio connection to a network does not work Tablet PC stops workingPrinter does not print SmartCard lost Battery discharges too quicklySmartCard reader is not recognised SmartCard PIN forgottenAcoustic warnings Error messages on the screenUser and/or supervisor SmartCard lost Troubleshooting and tips Error message/cause Resolution Tablet PC Technical dataCradle optional Technical data Ambient conditionsMains adapter 40 W Declarations of Conformity Tested safety TS, depending on the deviceManufacturer’s notes Disposal and recyclingCE marking for devices with radio component CE markingRegulatory notices Regulatory information for Tablet PCs without radio deviceManufacturer’s notes Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien DOC Industry Canada noticesFederal Communications Commission statement FCC Regulatory information for Tablet PCs with radio deviceUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyRegulatory Information/Disclaimers FCC Interference StatementFCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement Export restrictions Index Off Index