Security
Software Guide 3–7
Setting Power-On Passwords
A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer
Setup. To manage the password:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
f10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ For navigation instructions, press f1.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On password,
then press
enter. Then:
❏ To set a power-on password, type the password in the
New Password field, then in the Verify New Password
field, then press
f10.
❏ To change a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, type the new
password in the New Password and Verify New Password
fields, then press
f10.
❏ To delete a power-on password, type the current
password in the Old Password field, then press
f10.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File >
Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and
take effect when the notebook restarts.
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