Windows Passwords; Configuring The Fingerprint Reader; Using And Understanding Firewalls; Protecting Data Against Viruses - Lenovo ThinkStation P900 User Manual

• Hard disk password
• Administrator password
For more information about BIOS passwords, see "Using BIOS passwords" on page 38.You do not have to
set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security.

Windows passwords

Depending on your version of the Windows operating system, you can use Windows passwords for a variety
of features, including access control and individual user settings. For more information, see the Windows
Help and Support information system.

Configuring the fingerprint reader

If your keyboard has a fingerprint reader, you can configure the fingerprint reader in the Setup Utility program.
The Fingerprint Setup submenu under the Security menu of the Setup Utility program provides the
following options:
• Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS.
• Erase Fingerprint Data: clears the fingerprint data stored in a fingerprint reader.
To configure the fingerprint reader, do the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 37.
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Fingerprint Setup, and press Enter.
The Fingerprint Setup window opens.
3. Select Preboot Authentication or Erase Fingerprint Data as desired, and press Enter.
4. Select the desired settings and press Enter.
5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm
the exit.

Using and understanding firewalls

A firewall can be hardware, software, or a combination of both depending on the level of security required.
Firewalls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized. If
your computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against computer Internet security
threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy. For more
information about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help system of your firewall program.
The Windows operating system preinstalled on your computer provides the Windows Firewall. For details on
using the Windows Firewall, refer to "Help and Support" on page 127.

Protecting data against viruses

Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, detect, and eliminate
viruses.
Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After
30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
Note: Virus definition files must be kept up-to-date to guard against new viruses.
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