FUJITSU LIFEBOOK B142 - Manual (Page 52)

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C A U T I O N
Make sure you memorize your pass-
words, both hardware and software.
If you forget, you may not be able to use
the notebook, and you will have to con-
tact your service provider and arrange to
have them reset the hardware system
password. See your software documenta-
tion for what to do if you forget your
software security password(s).
P O I N T
Due to the fact that the LifeBook B Series
hardware does not support ‘CPU Clock
Control’ this option is not selectable
in the ‘Power Control’ tab of the
PMSet 98 application.
system and some applications have software
control password security features that allow you
to protect all or portions of the data stored in the
notebook from unauthorized access.
Hardware Data Security Features
When you are using your notebook built-in
hardware control password to gain access to the
notebook the actual password will not appear on
the screen. This is a safety precaution. The hard-
ware control security parameters are set from the
BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS Guide on page 44
for more information.)
Software Data Security Features
The operating system and some applications
have security features that are independent of
the built-in hardware protection features that
are controlled from the BIOS. See your software
documentation for more information about
these features.
Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader
The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view,
navigate, and print PDF files across all major
computing platforms.
PC Doctor
PC Doctor by Watergate Software is primarily
for use by your support representative when
helping you with troubleshooting.
DATA SECURITY
Your LifeBook B Series has a built-in hardware
control password security feature that allows
you to protect the data stored in the notebook
from unauthorized access. Your operating
C A U T I O N
Software security feature passwords may
not be the same as the hardware security
passwords. Be sure you know which
features are controlled from software
and which from hardware or you may
lock yourself out of your own data or
lock up your hardware and not be able
to operate your notebook.