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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