3–14 Software Guide
Security
Removing DriveLock Protection
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, you must
shut down, then turn on the notebook. If you open Computer
Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock settings are not
accessible.
1. Save your work, exit all applications, and shut down the
notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or
in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. If your work
returns to the screen, save your work, exit all applications,
and then shut down the notebook.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook (not
an optional Port Replicator or External MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the
notebook. Press
F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup
message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press F2.
❏
For navigation instructions, press F1.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the Security Menu > DriveLock
passwords, then press
enter.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the hard drive,
then press
F10.
6. Toggle the Protection field to Disable, then press F10.
7. Type your master password in the Old Password field, then
press
F10.
8. To save your preferences, use arrow keys to select File > Save
Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and
take effect when the notebook restarts.
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