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16. Securing Your Notebook
Your new Notebook has software and hardware solutions for preventing unauthor-
ised access.
16.1. Password Setting (Power-on)
You can protect your Notebook against unauthorised use with a power-on pass-
word. On switching on the Notebook, a password prompt will appear on the screen.
The password is set up in the
UEFI firmware configuration
.
CAUTION!
Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget your pass-
word, you have no way of deleting it. If this happens, contact
your service centre.
You can also use the Windows
®
8 security options to protect your data against unau-
thorised access.
16.2. 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.
