Reference Guide

9 Modem and LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Using a modem .................................................................................................................................. 42
Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 42
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................................... 43
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 44
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 44
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 44
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 44
Connecting to a local area network .................................................................................................... 46
10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 47
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 47
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 48
Using administrator and user passwords ........................................................................... 48
Automatic logon ................................................................................................ 48
Manual logon ..................................................................................................... 48
Administrator logon ........................................................................................... 49
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 49
Using a setup password .................................................................................................... 49
Managing a setup password ............................................................................. 49
Entering a setup password ................................................................................ 50
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................... 50
11 Connecting hardware ................................................................................................................................. 51
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 51
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 51
Securing USB ports ........................................................................................................... 51
Using the USB Storage Options utility .............................................................. 52
12 Using Media Card Reader cards ................................................................................................................ 53
Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 53
Removing a digital card ...................................................................................................................... 54
13 Using ExpressCards ................................................................................................................................... 55
Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................................. 55
Inserting an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................... 55
Removing an ExpressCard ................................................................................................................ 56
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