Security

3.Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while Setup message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

4.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password, and then press enter.

❏To set a power-on password, type the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

❏To change a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, type the new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.

❏To delete a power-on password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field, press enter 3 times, and then press f10.

5.To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are set when you exit the Setup utility and take effect when the notebook restarts.

Entering Power-On Passwords

At the power-on password prompt, type your password, and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must restart the notebook and try again.

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