Security
Hardware and Software Guide
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QuickLock
QuickLock protects your notebook by displaying the Windows
operating system Log On window. While the Log On window is
displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user
password or Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use the QuickLock feature, you must set a
Windows user password or Windows administrator password. To
set a Windows password, refer to the Help and Support Center by
selecting
Start > Help and Support
.
Then
■
To initiate QuickLock, press
fn+f6
.
■
To exit QuickLock, enter your Windows user password or
Windows administrator password.
Setup Utility and Windows Passwords
Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a
password, write down the password and store it in a secure
location away from the notebook.
Setup utility security features and Windows operating system
security features function independently. For example, a device
disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in Windows. Note
the following password considerations:
■
Setup utility passwords
are set in the Setup utility.
■
Windows passwords
are set in the Windows operating system.
■
If you forget the power-on password and the administrator
password set in the Setup utility, you cannot start up the
notebook or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care
or your service partner for additional information.
