Security functions
Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system.
In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them.
! | Please consider that in the case of improper use, you yourself will also be unable to | ||
access your system and your data. Please note therefore the following hints: | |||
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| ● | Back up your data on external data carriers at regular intervals. | |
● Some security functions need you to choose a password. Please be sure to note these passwords, as otherwise you will no longer be able to access your system. We recommend that you make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
If you loose the passwords, please contact our Hotline/Help Desk. The telephone numbers are contained in the supplied help desk list. Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
Brief overview of the security functions
Security function | Type of protection | Preparation |
Kensington Lock | Mechanical | Mount and lock Kensington |
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| MicroSaver (accessory) |
BIOS password | Password protection for BIOS Setup | Specify at least one supervisor |
protection | Utility and operating system with | password in the BIOS Setup Utility |
| supervisor password. The | and activate the password |
| passwords consist of a maximum of | protection for the operating system |
| eight alphanumeric characters. | as desired. |
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