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9 Modem and LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 42

Using a modem .................................................................................................................................. 42

Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 42

Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................................... 43

Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 44

Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 44

Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 44

Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 44

Connecting to a local area network .................................................................................................... 46

10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 47

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 47

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 48

Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 48

Using administrator and user passwords ........................................................................... 48

Automatic logon ................................................................................................ 48

Manual logon ..................................................................................................... 49

Administrator logon ........................................................................................... 49

Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 49

Using a setup password .................................................................................................... 49

Managing a setup password ............................................................................. 50

Entering a setup password ................................................................................ 50

Using a power-on password .............................................................................................. 50

Managing a power-on password ....................................................................... 50

Entering a power-on password ......................................................................... 51

Requiring a power-on password at restart ........................................................ 51

Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................... 51

11 Connecting hardware ................................................................................................................................. 53

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 53

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 53

Securing USB ports ........................................................................................................... 53

Using the USB Storage Options utility .............................................................. 54

12 Using Media Card Reader cards ................................................................................................................ 55

Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................................ 55

Removing a digital card ...................................................................................................................... 56

13 Using ExpressCards ................................................................................................................................... 57

Configuring an ExpressCard .............................................................................................................. 57

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