Samsung N640CP2006/SEF manual Requiring a Boot Password, Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector

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Requiring a Boot Password

After you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a password each time it starts.

To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup. For more information about the Password on boot field, see “Security Menu” on page 55.

Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector

If you have an supervisor password, you can lock the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses or alterations

To lock the hard drive boot sector, select the option Write protect in the Fixed disk boot sector field in System Setup. For more information about theFixed disk boot sector field, see “Security Menu” on page 55.

Locking the Keyboard

The keyboard lock enables you to protect your system when you walk away from it for a time. To use the keyboard lock, you must first enable a password through System Setup. (See ”Creating a Password” on page 60 for instructions.To lock your keyboard, press <Fn+F7>. To unlock your keyboard, type your password and press <Enter>.

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Contents Using Your Documentation Special Features of the User’s ManualUsing the Software User Documentation Introducing Your Computer LCDBack View of Computer Using Your Computer for the First Time Attaching the AC AdapterTurning On the Computer’s Power Turning On the ComputerUnderstanding Post Adjusting the LCD DisplayAPMAdvanced Power Management mode Turning Off Your ComputerACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface mode Restarting Your ComputerTips for Using Your Computer Traveling with Your Computer Handling Spills Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsUsing the Keyboard KeyboardUsing the Embeded Numeric Keypad Numeric KeypadFn Key Function Combination Using Special Function KeysDescription of Special Function Keys Using the Keyboard Mouse Action How To Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad Using the Touchpad Reading the System Status Lights System Status LightsReading the System Status Lights Connecting Peripheral Devices Peripheral ConnectorsConnecting Peripheral Devices IconConnectorConnecting Peripheral Devices Drive Switch Using the Flex-BaySetting the IDE type To remove a device from the Flex-BayTo install a device in the Flex-Bay Removing a Device from the Flex-BayUsing the Floppy Drive Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a diskUsing the Floppy Drive Using the CD-ROM Drive Using the CD-ROM DriveUsing the CD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Installing the Power DVD Player MPEG-2 SoftwareUsing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveUsing the Battery Charging the BatterySafely Using the Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery PackMonitoring the Battery Charge Using the Battery GaugeUsing PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery Set options under Battery Status and Alarm SettingsCondition Action to Take Battery WarningsBattery Warnings Using the Modem Sens Modem Naming ConventionIf you use a Windows Communication Program Precautions before useIf you use a simple terminal program Specification Description of 56KInstalling the Modem Driver in Windows Me Install the Modem DriverDeleting the Modem Driver Confirming Installation of the Modem DriverSelecting a Country Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98 Check if Country is selected correctly Before Using AT Commands Modem CommandsWhat are AT commands? Command modeDisplay the result value Using AT commandsUsing Command Mode during Communications Basic AT Commands ATOATS0? System Setup Menus Using System SetupStarting System Setup Menu FunctionSystem Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Alternate Function KeyMain Menu Using System Setup Using System Setup Advanced Menu Security Menu Power Menu Using System Setup Boot Menu Exit MenuUsing System Setup Creating a Password Using System SecuritySystem Passwords Deleting a Password Locking the Keyboard Requiring a Boot PasswordLocking the Hard Drive Boot Sector Using Power Management Options Maximum Power Saving ModeStandby Mode Rest ModeRest Mode Precautions Using PowerProfiler Creating a Save to Disk Partition To create FdiskTo create Phdisk To reinstall your operating system Insert the System Recovery CD-ROMTo reinstall your original applications and drivers Video Features and Configuration Resolution and Color DepthVideo Driver Capabilities Configuring Display FeaturesSelecting a Monitor Type Changing Color Depth and Resolution Using the TV-Out Port Changing the Video DriverClick OK and follow the prompts that appear on the screen Using Dual View mode Setting Dual View modeLimits and cautions of using Dual View mode Two Displays Using several display devicesPrimary Limits Secondary Three DisplaysLimits on Video Driver while using Dual View mode Working with PC Cards Maintaining PC CardsUsing PC Cards Windows 98/ MeWindows NT Working with PC Cards AC Adapter Using OptionsBattery Pack Auto Adapter Memory ModulesBefore You Install Memory Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving the Memory Module Compartment Door Installing a Memory Module Hard DrivesSetting the switch on 2nd HDD CD-ROM DriveSuperdisk LS-120 Drive DVD-ROM Drive ModuleZIP Drive Docking Options Inserting a 120MB LS-120 diskette into the LS-120 driveIRQs About Drivers and System ResourcesDrivers IRQsService Pack 4 for Windows NT About Drivers and System Resources Computer does nothing when you turn it on TroubleshootingOperating Problem Computer is not behaving as expectedBattery power seems to run out faster than expected PC Card does not work correctlyWhen using a PBX phone system I cant dial on my modem Infrared ProblemsModem Problems Troubleshooting Dimension SpecificationsHardware Specifications EnvironmentExternal AC Adapter Lithium-Ion Smart BatteryNi-MH Dumb Battery Abbreviations CD-ROMPcmcia Voltage alternating current Universal serial busVolt Voltage collector currentGlossary BootBoot disk AC adapterCardBus DMA direct memory accessCache memory Cmos memoryAddress Floppy diskHard drive IRQ interrupt request lineMegabit RAM random access memoryMBmegabyte Operating systemROM read-only memory ResolutionRefresh rate SectorRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration Diskette aDisabled Bi-directional Parallel port Enabled Mode Output onlyDisabled 42F8, IRQ 2E8, IRQ 3 Disabled Disabled OtherSecurity Menu Page Important Safety Instruction Iii Federal Communications Commission FCC Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 68 Statement CTR21 Statement Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsClass 1 Laser Productlaserschutzklasse 1 Produkt General Requirements Power Cord RequirementCountry-Specific Power cord Set Requirements Country Accredited Applicable AgencySEV

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