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Fujitsu A512, AH512 Password protection for booting of the operating system, Removing passwords

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Changing the supervisor or user password

Security functions

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 notebook will now reboot with the password removed.

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

Activating system protection

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

►Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.

►Select the desired option (Disabled, First Boot or Every Boot) and press the Enter key

►Select the Save Changes & Exit option under Exit.

The notebook will reboot. You will be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).

Deactivating system protection

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

►Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key.

►Select the Disabled option and press the Enter key.

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

The notebook will reboot. The system is no longer password-protected.

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Fujitsu A512, AH512 manual Password protection for booting of the operating system, Changing the supervisor or user password

Contents

System LIFEBOOK A512 LIFEBOOK AH512Operating Manual We hope you enjoy working with your new Fujitsu system Should you have any technical questions, please contactYour sales partner Your sales ofﬁce Page Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 8 Mies-van-der-Rohe Street No Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbHFujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2012. All rights reserved Published byOperating Manual LIFEBOOK A512 LIFEBOOK AH512Copyright RemarksTrademarks Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery ContentsContents Additional safety notes for devices with radio componentsSwitching the wireless components on and off ContentsProtecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password Password protection for booting of the operating systemThe radio connection to a network does not work ContentsThe external monitor is blank or the image is unstable Fujitsu ContentsInnovative technology Innovative technologyFurther information This font Notational conventionsnot switch off the device Innovative technology10 9 Ports and controlsPorts and controls Right-hand side Ports and controls Left panel= Battery = Memory service compartment= Battery = Hard disk service compartmentImportant notes Safety notesAdditional safety notes for devices with radio components Important notesBefore you travel Energy savingTravelling with your notebook Energy saving under WindowsImportant notes Cleaning the notebookNotebook transporting Please read the chapter Important notes, Page First-time setup of your deviceUnpacking and checking the device First-time setup of your deviceFirst-time setup of your device Mains adapter connectingSelecting a location First-time setup of your device Switching on the device for the ﬁrst timeWorking with the notebook Status indicatorsWorking with the notebook Drive indicator Status indicatorsPower-on indicator/Standby Battery charging indicator/power connectorWorking with the notebook Switching on the notebookNotebook switching off Alt Gr KeyboardWorking with the notebook Num =Enter key return Working with the notebookDescription Backspace key Tab keyThis key combination switches your notebook’s loudspeakers off Separate number blockKey combinations Switching the loudspeakers on and offThis key combination increases the volume of the internal Decrease volumeThis key combination reduces the volume of the internal Increase volumeWorking with the notebook Country and keyboard settingsTouchpad and touchpad buttons Moving the pointerDragging items Executing commandsSwitching the Touchpad on and off Selecting an itemBackground lighting LCD screenWorking with the notebook ExampleWorking with the notebook Rechargeable batteryWebcam Battery storage Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryRemoving and installing the battery monitoring the battery charging levelPrepare for removal, see chapter Preparing to remove components, Page Removing the batteryWorking with the notebook Inserting Optical driveHandling data carriers batteryWorking with the notebook CD/DVD indicatorInserting or removing a data carrier Working with the notebook Manual removal emergency removalWorking with the notebook Using the power-management featuresWe recommend the following settings On external powerWorking with the notebook Memory cardsSupported formats Inserting the memory cardWorking with the notebook Removing the memory cardWorking with the notebook ExpressCardsInserting the card Working with the notebook Loudspeakers and microphonesRemoving the card Working with the notebook Wireless LAN/Bluetooth radio componentsSwitching the wireless components on and off Setting up WLAN accessWorking with the notebook Ethernet and LANSecurity functions Using the Security LockSecurity functions Security functions Conﬁguring password protection in BIOS Setup UtilityProtecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password Activating system protection Password protection for booting of the operating systemChanging the supervisor or user password Removing passwordsSecurity functions Password protection for the hard diskActivating hard disk protection Deactivating hard disk protectionDisconnecting devices from the notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Connecting devices to the notebookConnecting external devices Connecting an external monitorHDMI port Device drivers Connecting USB devicesHow to remove USB devices correctly Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Connecting external audio devicesMicrophone port/Line In Headphone portRemoving and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingNotes on installing and removing boards and components Remove the battery see Removing the battery, Page Installing and removing memory expansionPreparing to remove components Removing and installing components during servicingRemoving and installing components during servicing Removing the coverRemoving memory modules Removing and installing components during servicing Installing a memory moduleSecuring the cover Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing the hard diskRemoving a cover Removing and installing components during servicing Removing a hard diskRemoving and installing components during servicing Installing a hard diskRemoving and installing components during servicing Finishing component removalAttaching the cover Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Settings in BIOS Setup UtilityStarting the BIOS Setup Utility Operating BIOS Setup UtilityLoad Setup Defaults - Copy Standard Entries Exiting BIOS Setup UtilityExit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes - Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup UtilityTroubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsHelp if problems occur Troubleshooting and tips Restoring the hard disk contents under WindowsThe notebook’s date or time is incorrect The notebook’s LCD screen remains blankTroubleshooting and tips The LCD screen is difﬁcult to readThe external monitor remains blank The external monitor is blank or the image is unstableTroubleshooting The notebook cannot be startedThe notebook stops working Troubleshooting and tipsTroubleshooting The printer does not printThe radio connection to a network does not work Acoustic warningsResolution Error messages on the screenTroubleshooting and tips Error message/causePrevious boot incomplete - Default conﬁguration Error message/causeResolution Rechargeable battery Technical dataPower adapter, 65 W LIFEBOOKDeclarations of Conformity Manufacturer’s notesEnergy Star Disposal and recyclingManufacturer’s notes CE markingRegulatory notices Regulatory information for notebooks without radio deviceNotice to Users of the US Telephone Network Manufacturer’s notesNotice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network DOC Industry CANADA noticesManufacturer’s notes Notice to Users of Radios and TelevisionFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only Manufacturer’s notesAVERTISSEMENT UL NoticeFCC Interference Statement FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceManufacturer’s notes Federal Communications Commission statementExport restrictions Manufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/DisclaimersIndex IndexF Fault N Notebook IndexH Handling Index Index switch