Acer TravelMate 330 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Getting Familiar with your Computer 30
Securing your Computer
Security features include hardware and software locks — a
security notch and passwords.
Security Notch
A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets
you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer
security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable
object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock
into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Passwords
Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized
access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels
of protection for your computer and data:
❑
Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS
Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain
access to the BIOS Utility. See “BIOS Utility” on page 90 for
details.
❑
Power-On Password secures your computer against
unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with
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