User's Manual

Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your n otebook has several security fea tures that you can use to secure your
system from unauthorised access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the benefits are.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out and unable to access your data. Therefore,
please note the f ollowing information:
• Make r egular backups to extern al data carriers such as external hard
drives, CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
• Some security functio
ns need you to choose passw ords. Make a note
of the p asswords and ke
ep them in a safe place.
If you forget your passwords y ou will need to contact th e our Service
Desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords is not covered by your warran ty
and a charge will be made for assistance.
Brief overview of security functions
Detailed information about the security equipment of your device can be fo und
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 protectio n
Preparation
Security Lock
Mechanical Fit and lock the Kensington
Lock Cable (accessory).
Fingerprint sensor (depending
on the device)
Biometric
Install the supplied fingerprint
software.
BIOS password protection Password protection f or BI OS
Setup, operating s ystem and
hard disk with s uperviso r and
user password. The passwords
consist of a maximum of eight
alphanumeric characters.
Specify at least one supervisor
password in the BIOS Setup
and act ivate the password
protection for the operating
system and hard disk as
desired.
Boot from rem ovable m edia
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 O wner Information.
Trusted Platform Module Identification and authentication
of the notebook
Define a supervisor p assword
in the BIOS Setup and enable
the TPM (Security Chip).
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