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Chapter 9: Travel Tips
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To create a startup password:
1
Restart your notebook. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2.
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2
Open the Security menu.
3
Highlight Set Supervisor Password , then press E NTER and follow the
instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set
the user (startup) password.
4
Highlight Set User Password , then press E NTER and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
5
Highlight Password on boot and press E NTER .
6
Highlight Enabled , then press E NTER .
7
Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes , then press E NTER .
When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter the user
password you set in Step 4.
Power
■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling
internationally, take power plug adapters.
■ Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power
surges.
■ To get the best performance from your notebook, avoid using the battery
whenever possible, monitor the battery charge, and use the most efficient
power management settings.
■ For information on conserving battery power, see “Conserving battery
power” on page 147.
■ For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate
power sources” on page 148.
■ For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring
the battery charge” on page 142.