Lenovo 4272, 4271, 4269, 4265, 4264, 4266, 4263 manual Basic security features, Locking devices

Basic security features

There are several security options available to help you prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer. In addition to physical locks, you can also prevent unauthorized use of your computer by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.

Locking devices

Note: Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with other computer cables.

This section describes the different kinds of locking devices for your computer.

Figure 35. Locking devices

1 Padlock hasp

2 Integrated cable lock (Kensington lock)

3 Keylock

An optional padlock with a 5 mm (0.20 inch) shackle can be used to secure your computer using the padlock hasp 1.

An optional integrated cable lock 2 (sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock) can be used to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. The integrated cable lock attaches to the integrated cable lock slot in the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. This is the same type of lock

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