If you forget your power-on password, you cannot use the computer until the computer memory is cleared of the password.

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Record your power-on password and put it in a safe place. If you forget your power-on password, you cannot use the computer until the computer memory is cleared of the password.

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QuickLock/QuickBlank

Enabling QuickLock/QuickBlank allows you to temporarily disable the keyboard and clear the screen until the power-on password is entered. After you have enabled QuickLock/QuickBlank, you can initiate it at any time by pressing the Fn+F6 hotkeys.

When QuickLock/QuickBlank is initiated, the key icon on the status panel turns on. Type your power-on password on the blank screen to exit QuickLock/QuickBlank.

Disabling Devices

The Security Menu provides a way to disable the following devices:

o Serial and infrared ports

o Parallel port

o PC Card slots

o Diskette drive

Disabling these devices prevents the unauthorized transfer of data using the devices. Disabling the infrared port also conserves power. To reenable a device, deselect the Disable option and restart the computer.

2.3.5 Exit Menu

The Exit menu has three options:

o Save and Exit: Saves configuration changes, but some changes do not take effect until the computer is restarted.

o Exit (No Save): Exits and does not save the changes you have made.

o Restore Factory Defaults: Replaces the current configuration settings with the original factory default settings.

Chapter 2.4 POST Error Messages