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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 and passwords.
Using a computer security lock
A security keylock notch located on the rear 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 locks 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:
•
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 Utility” on page 43 for more details.
•
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 TravelMate 270 Series
Page 1: ...TravelMate 270 series User s guide...
Page 9: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate...
Page 41: ...33...
Page 42: ...1 Getting to know your TravelMate 34...
Page 43: ...2 Customizing my computer...
Page 53: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer...
Page 60: ...3 Troubleshooting my computer 52...
Page 61: ...Appendix A Specifications...
Page 62: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...
Page 66: ...Appendix A Specifications 58...
Page 67: ...Appendix B Notices...
Page 68: ...This appendix lists the general notices of your computer...
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