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Protecting the computer

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1 Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use. The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup). To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) Setup password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords Stringent security feature in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other Setup password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections. 1

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Protecting the computer
NOTE:
Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
product from being mishandled or stolen.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data
from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need
to use.
The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the
following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility
(referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).
To protect against
Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (
f10
)
Setup password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (
f10
) passwords
Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to data
●
Firewall software
●
Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Setup password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized removal of the computer
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
*Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing
f10
when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer
Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
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