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Securing your computer, Attaching a security lock (not supplied), Using passwords

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4 5 6 4 Power status indicator 5 Battery status indicator 6 Wireless communication indicator Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. Attaching a security lock (not supplied) You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the "Left-side view" on page 2 for the location of the Kensington slot. Notes: • Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination. For details about how to set the password, refer to the online help information system to the right of the screen in BIOS Setup Utility. 16 User Guide

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Power status indicator
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Battery status indicator
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Wireless communication indicator
Securing your computer
This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from
theft and unauthorized use.
Attaching a security lock (not supplied)
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being
removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please
refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased
Refer to the “Left-side view” on page 2 for the location of the Kensington slot.
Notes:
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this
type of security keyhole.
You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking
devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or
warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices
and security features.
Using passwords
Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once
you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time
you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer
cannot be used unless you enter the correct password.
Note:
This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any
combination.
For details about how to set the password, refer to the online help information
system to the right of the screen in BIOS Setup Utility.
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