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17. Securing Your Notebook
Your new notebook has software and hardware solutions for preventing
unauthorised access.
17.1.
Password Setting (Power-on)
You can protect your notebook against unauthorised use with a power-on
password. On switching on the notebook, a password prompt will appear on the
screen. The password is set up in the
UEFI firmware configuraton
.
CAUTION!
Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget your
password, you have no way of deleting it. If this happens,
contact your service centre.
You can also use the Windosw® 8 security options to protect your data against
unauthorised access.
17.2.
Kensington Security Lock
you can use a so called
Kensington security lock
to protect your notebook against
theft. This security lock (complete with cable) is usually available as an accessory in
specialist retailers.
To attach the security lock, wind the cable around a stationery object, e.g. a table
leg. Plug the lock into the Kensington device and turn the key to lock it. Keep the
key in a safe place.
