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Disabling a device, Disabling a device –12 – Compaq 285558-001 User Manual

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Software Guide

Security

Disabling a Device

From the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable
or partially disable most ports and drives. For more information
about the option to disable the MultiPort

Fn+F2

hotkeys, see the

Hardware Guide, “Pointing Devices and Keyboard” chapter, on
this CD.

1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook.

Press

F10

while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is

displayed in the lower left of the screen.

To change the language, press

F2.

For navigation instructions, press

F1.

2. Select the Security menu > Device Security, then enter your

preferences.

Settings for a DVD-ROM can be entered in the CD-ROM
field.

Diskette drive settings do not apply to SuperDisk or
Zip drives.

3. To confirm your preferences, press

F10.

4. To save your preferences, select File > Save Changes and

Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in
effect when the notebook restarts.