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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 ENTER and follow the
instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
4 Highlight Password on boot, then press ENTER.
5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER.
6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER.
When you start your notebook, 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 159.
■ For information on using alternate power sources, see “Using alternate
power sources” on page 159.
■ For information on monitoring the battery charge, see “Monitoring
the battery charge” on page 154.