Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from unauthorised access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the benefits are.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out and unable to access your data. Therefore,
please n ote the following information:
• Make regular backups to external da ta carriers such as external hard
drives, U SB memory modules, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
• Some security functio
ns need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the passwords and ke
eptheminasafeplace.
If you forget your passwords, there is the option to unlock via the Fujitsu Service Desk,
depending on the used Password Severity setting. Deletion or resetting of passwords
is not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
If you change the Password Severity setting from Strong to String en t in the Security
BIOS-Setup-Utility menu, the Fujitsu Service Desk can no longer reset the p assword.
In this ca se, the system c an remain permanently unusable.
Configuring the fingerprint sensor
Fingerprintsens orFingerprintsens or
Whether or not
your device has a fingerprint sensor depends on the
device configu
ration you have ordered.
The fingerprint sensor can r eco rd 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 able to use the
fingerprint sensor (1).
The c
urrent AuthConductor Client Basic software for hand vein and fingerprint sensor
is av
ailable on the Internet at "
https://support.ts.fujit su.com/"
Aft
er selecting the product and the operating system, you will find the software
und
er Downlo ad s, Applications, Tool s and Utilities.
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