Fujitsu Siemens Computers V2020 - Manual (Page 42)

Security functions
34 A26391-V2020-Z120-1-7619, edition 1
Brief overview of the security functions
Security function
Type of protection Preparation
Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock Kensington
MicroSaver (accessory)
BIOS password
protection Password protection for BIOS Setup
Utility and operating system with
supervisor password. The
password consists of a maximum of
six alphanumeric characters.
Specify a Supervisor password
and, if desired, activate the
password protection for the
operating system in the BIOS Setup
Utility.
Using Kensington Lock
► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device (see the "Notebook views" chapter, Number 14)
on your notebook.
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup
Utility
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Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS
Setup Utility, please note the following hints:
●
Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your
supervisor password you will not be able to access your notebook.
Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for
assistance.
● Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external hard drives, CD
or DVD disks.
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Your password can be up to six characters long and contain letters and numbers. It does
not matter if you use upper or lowercase characters.
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor password)
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If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you
print out the following instructions. Because you cannot call the instructions onto the
screen while you are setting up the password.
The supervisor password prevents unauthorised usage of BIOS Setup Utility. With the supervisor
password you have access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Please refer to section "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility " for a description of entering and
operating the BIOS Setup Utility.