Compaq E500 specifications Security Management, Configuration Management

Security Management

The Security Management utilities customize system security.

■Power-On and Setup Passwords— prevent unauthorized access to your information and computer configuration.

■DriveLock— denies access to drives, or limits read-only access.

■Device disabling— prevents unauthorized data transfer through modems, serial ports, parallel ports, and infrared ports on the computer.

■QuickLock/QuickBlank— locks the keyboard and clears the screen.

■Ownership Tag— displays ownership information during system restart.

Configuration Management

Compaq provides you with support software to optimize the performance of your computer. This support software is distributed monthly on a CD-ROM which can be ordered from Compaq. Support software can also be downloaded from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/files.

You can quickly locate support software for your computer by using the locator browser and Decision Support on the CD-ROM and Compaq Web site. To access support software:

■Locator browser— searches for the latest device drivers, utilities, ROM images, and other support software on a CD-ROM and at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com.

■Decision Support— provides detailed information about drivers, utilities, and software available on the computer. The information includes descriptions, features, enhancements, dependencies, and necessary upgrades.

Also available on the Compaq Web site:

Info Messenger— Provides Internet and email access to the latest software updates and service documentation. Once you register for this free service at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com and build your computer profile, Info Messenger will search the Compaq Web site and collect information specific to your computing environment. Info Messenger will then send an email alerting you when new and/or updated information is available on a Compaq customized Web page.

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