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Using Passwords, Using the Personalization Editor, Using Mechanical Locks

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Using Passwords The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer: The power-on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons. The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password protects the system information stored in Easy-Setup so that without knowing the password, nobody can change the configuration of the computer. To use the password, refer to the User's Reference. Using the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the User's Reference. Using Mechanical Locks You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to prevent it from being removed without your permission. To attach a lock, do the following: Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole 1 on the left side of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary object. 16 IBM ThinkPad 600 Online Book

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Using Passwords
The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being
used by others.
Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the
screen each time you turn on the computer.
You must enter your
password at the prompt.
You will not be able to use the computer
unless you type the correct password.
You can set the following
passwords on your computer:
The
power-on password
protects your computer from being
used by unauthorized persons.
The
hard disk password
protects the data on your hard disk
from being accessed by unauthorized persons.
The
supervisor password
protects the system information
stored in Easy-Setup so that without knowing the password,
nobody can change the configuration of the computer.
To use the password, refer to the
User's Reference
.
Using the Personalization Editor
With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal
information as your name and address on the screen each time you
power on your computer.
This feature helps you to identify your
computer when identical computers are being used in your location,
or to deter theft.
To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the
User's Reference
.
Using Mechanical Locks
You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to prevent it
from being removed without your permission.
To attach a lock, do the following:
Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole
1
on the left side of the
computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a secure stationary
object.
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IBM ThinkPad 600 Online Book