Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your n otebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from unauthorised access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and w hat the benefits are.
Please remember that in some case s, for example, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out and unable to access your data. T here fore,
please note the following information:
• Make regular backups to extern al data carriers such as external hard
drives, USB memory modules, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
• Some security functio
ns need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the passwords and ke
ep them in a safe place.
If you fo rget your passwords you will need to contact th e our Service
Desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords is not covered b y your warranty
and a charge will be made for assistance.
If you change the Password Severity setting from Strong to Stringent in the Security
BIOS Setup Utility menu, the Fujitsu Service Desk can no longer reset the password.
In this case, the system can remain permanently unusable.
Therefore, Fujitsu recommends to generally set up a supervisor password
with the se tting Password Severity = Strong.
Configuring the fingerprint sensor
Fingerprintsens orFingerprintsens or
Whether or not your device has a fingerprint sensor depends on th e
device configuration you have ordered.
The fingerprint sensor can record an image of a fingerprint. With additional fingerprint
software, this image can be processed and used instead of a password.
1
► You must install the fingerprint software
in order to be ab le to use the
fingerprint sensor (1).
The current AuthConductor Client Basic software for the fingerprint sensor is
available on the Internet at: "
https://support.ts.fujitsu.com/"
After selecting the product and the operating system, you will find the software
under Down loads, Applications, Tools and Utilities.
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