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Securing your computer
Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.
Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.
Security features include hardware and software locks — a security
notch, Smart Card and passwords.
Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer lets
you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such
as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and
turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
Using passwords
Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting
these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your
computer and data:
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Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS
Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to
the BIOS Utility. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64.
•
User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on
boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.
•
Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized
use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints
Summary of Contents for Aspire 1450 Series
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Page 10: ...English ...
Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer ...
Page 43: ...Operating on battery power ...
Page 50: ...Operating on battery power 40 English ...
Page 51: ...Peripherals and options ...
Page 62: ...Peripherals and options 52 English ...
Page 63: ...Moving with your computer ...
Page 71: ...Software ...
Page 75: ...Troubleshooting ...
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Page 83: ...Appendix A Specifications ...
Page 84: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...
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Page 89: ...Appendix B Notices ...
Page 90: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ...
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