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Securing your computer
Security features include hardwa re and software locks — a security notch and
passwords.

Security keylock notch

A security keylock notch located on th e left pane l of the com puter let s you conne ct
a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security loc k cable around an immovable ob j ect such as a table
or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure
the lock.

Passwords

Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting
these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer
and data:
• Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set,
you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Uti lity. See “BIOS
Utility” on page 88 for deta il s.
• Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and
resume from hibernatio n fo r m ax i m um security.
• Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized acce ss to
your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and
moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk