Dell OptiPlex G1, Reference And Installation Manual

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Introduction 1-9
the back of your computer, and lock the device with the key provided. Complete
instructions for installing this kind of antitheft device are usually included with the
device.
NOTE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before purchasing such a device,
make sure it will work with the cable slot on your computer.
The padlock ring allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis to prevent
unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock ring, insert a
commercially available padlock through the ring and then lock the padlock.
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The password feature enables you to set a user-defined password to restrict access to
the system. Additional protection is available through the System Setup program.
When the Setup Password category is set to Enabled, Password Status allows you to
prevent the system password from being changed or disabled at boot time. For more
information, see Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.”
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If the system does not turn off when the power switch is pressed, the system may be
hung. Press and hold the power switch until the system turns off completely (this pro-
cess may take several seconds). Alternatively, press the reset button to reset the
system and reboot. If the system is hung and both buttons fail to function properly,
unplug the AC power cable from the computer, wait for it to completely stop running,
plug in the AC power cable, and if it the system does not restart, press the power
switch to restart the system.
security cable slot
padlock ring