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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, then 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.
3
Highlight
Set User Password
, then press E
NTER
and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4
Highlight
Password on boot
, then press E
NTER
.
5
Highlight
Enabled
, then press E
NTER
.
6
Open the
Exit
menu, highlight
Exit Saving Changes
, then press E
NTER
.
When you start your notebook, you are prompted to enter the user
password you set in
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
■
For information on using alternate power sources, see
■
For information on monitoring the battery charge, see