Security
Hardware and Software Guide 12–12
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.
Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart
You can require that a power-on password be entered each time
the notebook is restarted. Enable and disable this feature in
Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power button, and then shut down the notebook
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not
into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. 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 corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ For navigation instructions, press f1.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options >
Require password on restart.
5. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press enter.
6. Save your preferences by using 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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