Connecting a modem cable ............................................................................................... 45
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter ....................................... 46
Selecting a location setting ................................................................................................ 47
Viewing the current location selection ............................................................... 47
Adding new locations when traveling ................................................................ 47
Solving travel connection problems .................................................................. 48
Connecting to a local area network .................................................................................................... 49
10 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 52
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 52
Using administrator and user passwords ........................................................................... 52
Automatic logon ................................................................................................ 52
Manual logon ..................................................................................................... 53
Administrator logon ........................................................................................... 53
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 53
Using a setup password .................................................................................................... 53
Managing a setup password ............................................................................. 54
Entering a setup password ................................................................................ 54
Using a power-on password .............................................................................................. 54
Managing a power-on password ....................................................................... 54
Entering a power-on password ......................................................................... 55
Requiring a power-on password at restart ........................................................ 55
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................... 55
11 Connecting hardware
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 57
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 57
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 57
Securing USB ports ........................................................................................................... 58
Using the USB Storage Options utility .............................................................. 58
Using the docking connector .............................................................................................................. 58
Using PC Cards .................................................................................................................................. 58
Inserting and removing a PC Card .................................................................................... 59
12 Hardware upgrades
Identifying installed drives .................................................................................................................. 61
Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 61
Using optical drives (select models only) ........................................................................................... 61
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) ................................................................................ 62
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) ............................................................................. 63
When the disc tray opens .................................................................................. 63
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