User's Manual

Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your n otebook has several s ecurity features 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 following information:
• Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external
hard drives, CD or DVD disks.
• Some security functions need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the p asswords an d keep them in a safe place.
If you forget your passwords y ou will need to contact the our Service
Desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords is not covered by your warran ty
and a charge will be made for assista nce.
Brief overview of security f unctions
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 prote ction
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 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 a s
desired.
Boot from remo vab le media
Prevents unauthorised booting
of an operating system from
external media (e.g. USB stick,
USB C D-ROM drive etc.).
In the BIOS Setup, go to the
Security menu and edit the
option Boot from Remov able
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
(device dependent)
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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