Entering a DriveLock password
Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or
external MultiBay).
At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys
you used to set the password), and then press
enter
.
After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.
Changing a DriveLock password
To change a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select
Security > DriveLock Password
, and then
press
enter
.
4.
Use a pointing device to select an internal hard drive.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press
enter
.
5.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select the password you want to change.
6.
When prompted, type your current password, and then press
enter
.
7.
When prompted, type a new password, and then press
enter
.
8.
When prompted, type the new password again to confirm, and then press
enter
.
9.
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the
Save
icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select
File > Save Changes and Exit
, and then press
enter
.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Removing DriveLock protection
To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select
Security > DriveLock Password
, and then
press
enter
.
4.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press
enter
.
5.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select
Disable protection
.
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Chapter 7 Security
Summary of Contents for EliteBook 8460p
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Page 4: ...Safety warning notice iv ...
Page 10: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting resources 91 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge 92 Index 93 x ...
Page 36: ...4 Click Require a password recommended 5 Click Save changes 26 Chapter 4 Power management ...
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