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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 Click Security, then select Set Admin password and follow the
instructions.
3 Click Security, then select Set User password and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4 Exit the BIOS Setup utility by clicking Exit, then selecting Save and
Exit
.
5 Click OK. When you start your computer, you are prompted to enter
the user password you set in Step 3.
Power
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 97.
■ For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate
power sources” on page 97.
■ For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring the
battery charge” on page 94.