Acer Aspire 2000 Aspire 2000 User Guide - Page 41

English English 31 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility. Security slot A slot for a Kensington lock enables you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: • Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object, such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg. • Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place. Passwords You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection. The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session. • First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account. • Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password. • Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in Control Panel. • On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby. To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank password.