Operating the OmniBook
Protecting the OmniBook
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To enable hard disk drive lock
Hard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure.
CAUTION
When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current user password (or
administrator password if that is the only password set) is encoded on
the hard disk drive.
If you move the hard disk drive to another OmniBook, you cannot
access the drive until you set the user (or administrator) password to
match the drive's password. After you match the drive's password, you
can change the OmniBook (and drive) password.
If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required To Boot.
4. From the Security menu, enable Hard Disk Drive Lock.
5. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.