Operation Manual

Security f unctions
Security functions
Security functions
Your notebook has several security fea tures that you can use to secure your
system from unau thorised access.
This chapter will explain how to use ea ch function, and w hat the b ene fits are .
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your
password, you can be locked out and unable to access your data.
Therefore, please note the following information:
• Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external
hard drives, CD or DVD disks.
• Some security functions need you to choose passwords. Make a note of
thepasswordsandkeeptheminasafeplace.
If you f orget your passwords you will need to contact the help desk. Passwords are
not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
Brief overview of security functions
Security functions Type of protection Preparation
Kensington Lock Mechanically robust steel cable
with lock
Fit and lock Kensington
MicroSaver (optional
accessory)
BIOS passw ord protection Password protection for BIOS
Setup Utility and operating
system with supervisor and
user password.
Specify at least one supervisor
password in the BIOS Setup
Utility and activate the
password protection for the
operating system as desired.
Brief overviewSecurity functions
UsingKensingtonLock
K
► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the
device on your notebook.
Kensingt
on MicroSaver
Use Kensi
ngton Lock
Mechanic
al saf ety device
Anti-the
ft prot ection
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