2–2 Security
Passwords
■ If you forget the power-on password and the setup password 
set in Computer Setup, you cannot turn on the computer or 
restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care or your service 
partner for additional information.
■ If you forget both the user and the master DriveLock 
passwords set in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is 
protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no 
longer be used. For additional information, refer to 
“Computer Setup DriveLock.”
The following tables list commonly used Computer Setup and 
Windows passwords and describe their functions.
Computer Setup password Function
Setup password Protects access to Computer Setup.
Power-on password Protects access to the computer contents 
when the computer is turned on, restarted, 
or restored from hibernation.
DriveLock master password  Protects access to the internal hard drive 
that is protected by DriveLock, and is used 
to remove DriveLock protection.
DriveLock user password Protects access to the internal hard drive 
that is protected by DriveLock.
Smart card PIN  Protects access to smart card and Java™ 
Card contents, and protects computer 
access when a smart card or Java Card 
and a smart card reader is used. 
For additional information, refer to 
“ProtectTools Security Manager 
(select models only).” 
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