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TMa550.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 27 Securing your computer Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and a password. Security notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. For the location of this notch, see "Rear view" on page 7. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are available. Passwords The user password protects your computer and the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set with appropriate options enabled, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 64 for details on how to set a password and related options. Important: Do not forget your password! If you forget your password, you need to contact your dealer.

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Securing your computer
Security features include hardware and software locks
—
a security
notch and a password.
Security notch
A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you
connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
For the
location of this notch, see
“
Rear view
”
on page 7.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such
as a table or locked drawer handle.
Insert the lock into the notch and
turn the key to secure the lock.
Some keyless models are available.
Passwords
The user password protects your computer and the BIOS Setup Utility
from unauthorized access.
When set with appropriate options
enabled, no one can access the computer without entering the correct
password.
See
“
BIOS Setup Utility
”
on page 64 for details on how to set a
password and related options.
Important
: Do not forget your password!
If you forget your
password, you need to contact your dealer.
TMa550.book
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Wednesday, October 3, 2001
10:57 AM