Chapter 5. Security Features; Locking Devices; Integrated Cable Lock - Lenovo 6423 Installation Manual

Chapter 5. Security features

To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several
security lock options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use
of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard
until a correct password is typed in.
Make sure that any security cables that you install do not interfere with other
computer cables.

Locking devices

This section describes the different kinds of locking devices for this product.
Figure 31. Integrated cable lock
A keylock 1 comes with this product built into the side cover. The keys 3 for
the side cover are attached to the rear of the machine. For security remove the keys
to a secure place when using them to lock the side cover.
A optional padlock with a 5 mm (.20 inches) shackle can be used to secure the
product cover used the padlock hasp 2 .
An optional integrated cable lock 4 (sometimes referred to as the Kensington
lock), can be used to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other
non-permanent fixture. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your
computer and is operated with a key. See Figure 31. The cable lock also locks the
buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with
many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo.
Go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and search on Kensington.
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