Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Getting to know your computer
- Networking
- Keyboard and pointing devices
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using battery power
- Using external AC power
- Drives
- External cards and devices
- Memory modules
- Security
- Backup and Recovery
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics
- MultiBoot
- Troubleshooting and support
- Troubleshooting
- The computer is unable to start up
- The computer screen is blank
- Software is functioning abnormally
- The computer is on but not responding
- The computer is unusually warm
- An external device is not working
- The wireless network connection is not working
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- A disc does not play
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- Contacting customer support
- Labels
- Troubleshooting
- Cleaning your computer
- Specifications
- Electrostatic discharge
- Index
10 Security
The following sections are included in this chapter:
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Protecting the computer
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Using passwords
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Using firewall software
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Installing an optional security cable
Protecting the computer
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and
data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features
you need to use.
The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the
following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Computer Setup.
To protect against Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on authentication using passwords
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) Administrator password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software
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Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Administrator password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
*Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer
Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
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