Acer Aspire 1800 Series, User Manual

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Getting familiar with your computer 28
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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 system password function-
ality.
Security slot
A slot for a Kensington lock enables you to physically protect your
computer from theft. Use this feature as follows:
• Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object,
such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg.
• 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.
• First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select
your account.
• Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password.
• Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in Control
Panel.
• On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for password
when computer resumes from standby.
• To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank
password.