Security functions
Security functions
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Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from unauthorised access.
This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the benefits are.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password ,
you may b e locked out and unable to a ccess your data. Therefore,
please note the following information:
• Make regular backups to external data carriers such as external ha rd
drives, CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
• Some secu rity functio
ns need you to c hoose passwords. M ake a note
of the passwords and ke
eptheminasafeplace.
If you forget y our passwords yo u will need to contact the our Service
Desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords is not co vered by your warranty
and a ch arge will be made for assistance.
Using the Security Lock
Your device comes with a Security Lock de vice for the Kensington Lock Cable. You can
use the Kensington Lock Cable, a sturdy steel cable, to h e lp protect your notebook from
theft. The K ensington Lock Cable is available as an accessory.
► Fit the Kensington Lock Cable on the
device on your notebo ok.
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ingtonLock Cable
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ckup
Anti -theft pr
otection
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility
Before using the various options for password pro tection in the BIOS Setup utility
to increase data security, please observe the following:
Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your
supervisor password you will not be able to access your notebook. Passwords are
not covered by y our warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
Password protection
Your p
assword ca n be up to eight characters long and contain letters and numbers.
No dis
tinction is made between uppercase and lowercase.
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