Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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F1 | Help | Select | Item | F5/F6 | Change | Values | F9 | Setup | Defaults |
Es c | Exit | Select | Menu | Enter | Select | F10 | Save | and Exit |
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
NOTE: The following
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Supervisor Password Is | Shows the setting of the Supervisor password | Clear or Set |
User Password Is | Shows the setting of the user password. | Clear or Set |
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SATA Port 0 Disk Status | Shows the setting of the hard disk password. | Clear, Set, or |
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Set Supervisor Password | Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, | N/A |
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Set User Password | Press Enter to set the user password. When user | N/A |
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Set Hdd Password | Press Enter to set the Hdd password. When Hdd | N/A |
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Power on password | Defines whether a password is required or not while the | Disabled or |
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NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
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