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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
Open the Security menu, then highlight Set Supervisor Password ,
then press E NTER and follow the instructions. You must set the
supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password.
3
Highlight Set User Password , then press E NTER and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4
Highlight Password on boot, then press E NTER .
5
Highlight Enabled , then press E NTER .
6
To exit the BIOS Setup utility, open the Exit menu, then select
Exit Saving Changes . When you start your computer, you are
prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3.
Power
■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling
internationally, take power plug adapters.
■ Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power
surges.
■ 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 149.
■ For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate
power sources” on page 149.
■ For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring
the battery charge” on page 140.