Lenovo M73 manual Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock, Using passwords, BIOS passwords

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock

You can use a Kensington-style cable lock to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. The cable lock attaches to the security-lock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key or combination depending on the type selected. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Figure 8. Kensington-style cable lock

Using passwords

You can set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to help deter unauthorized use of your computer.

BIOS passwords

You can use the BIOS Setup Utility program to set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following types of passwords are available:

•Power-On Password: When a Power-On Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until the valid password is typed in. For more information, see “Power-On Password” on page 90.

•Hard Disk Password: Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive. When a Hard Disk Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the hard disk drive. For more information, see “Hard Disk Password” on page 90.

•Administrator Password: Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several

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