Gateway MT3422 Security Guide - Page 4

Gateway Notebook Security Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you can take it with you. Because it's light-weight and compact, it's easy to carry. But these features also make it easy for someone else to steal. You may be able to replace your notebook with a call to your insurance agent, but you cannot replace the information stored on your notebook. Kensington lock slot The first step in notebook security is preventing your notebook from being stolen. You can use a key-based cable lock to attach your notebook to a solid object like a metal railing or arm of a park bench. You can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. You attach the cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on your notebook. Computrace If someone steals your notebook, you may be able to get it back by using tracking software. Your notebook may be enabled to take advantage of Computrace® Complete, a service you can purchase to help find your notebook if it is stolen. This program automatically reports the location of your notebook once a day while it is connected to the Internet. If your notebook is stolen, the frequency increases to every fifteen minutes. A recovery team 2 www.gateway.com