Security
Hardware and Software Guide 12–18
7. Type your master password in the Old password field. Then
press
f10.
8. 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.
Device Security
From the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable
or partially disable most ports and drives.
To disable or reenable notebook capabilities 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. Select Security > Device security, and then enter your
preferences.
5. To confirm your preferences, press f10.
6. To save your preferences, 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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