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Securing your computer
Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility.
Security slot
A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your com- puter from theft. Use this feature as follows:
•Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object, such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg.
•Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place.
Passwords
You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection. The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session.
•First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account.
•Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password.
•Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in Control Panel.
•On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby.
To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank pass- word.