Operation Manual

Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from un authorised access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the benefits are.
Please remember that in some cases, for exa mple, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out and unable to access your data. Therefore,
please note the following information:
• Make regular backups to external storage devices such as extern al
hard drives, CD or DVD disks.
• Some secu rity functions need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
If you forget your passwords you will need to contact the our Service
Desk. De letion or resetting of passwords is not covered by your warranty
and a charge will be made for assistance.
Brief overview of security functions
Detailed information about the security equipment of your device can be found
in the "Professional Notebook" manual, on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD
or on our website at "
http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/".
Security functions Type of protection
Preparation
Kensington Lock Mechanical Fit and lock Kensington
MicroSaver (accessory).
Fingerprint sensor (depending
on the device)
Biometric
Install the supplied fingerprint
software.
BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS
Setup, operating system and
hard disk with supervisor and
user password. The password s
consist of a maximum of eight
alphanumeric characters.
Specify at least one supervisor
password in the BIOS Setup
and activate the password
protection for the operating
system and hard disk as
desired.
Boot from removable media
Prevents unauthorised booting
of an operating system from
external media (e.g. USB stick,
USB CD-ROM drive etc.).
In the BIOS Setup, go to the
Security menu and edit the
option Boot from Removable
Media.
Owner Information Overlay service desk or owner
information during the boot
process.
In the BIOS Setup, go to the
Security menu and edit the
option Owner Information.
Trusted Platform Module
(optionally available for
LIFEBOOK T730 only)
Identification and authentication
of the notebook
Define a supervisor password
in the BIOS Se tup and enable
the TPM (Security Chip).
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