Acer Aspire 1710 Series, User Manual

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Securing your computer
Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in
the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility.
Security slot
A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your
computer from theft. Use this feature as follows:
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Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object,
such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg.
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Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then
lock it in place.
Passwords
You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting
Windows password protection. The user must enter the password
before beginning a Windows session.
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First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select
your account.
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Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password.
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Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in Control
Panel.
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On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password
when your computer resumes from stand by.
To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank
password.