Viewing And Changing Security Settings In The Setup Utility Program; Preventing Unauthorized Access To Your Computer; Using And Understanding Firewalls; Protecting Data Against Viruses - Lenovo FM 300s Hardware Maintenance Manual

Viewing and changing security settings in the Setup Utility program

To view and change security settings in the Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 57.
2. Select Security.
3. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to view and change security settings. You can
refer to "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 57 to get basic information about some major
security settings.
4. Exit the Setup Utility program. See "Exiting the Setup Utility program" on page 61.

Preventing unauthorized access to your computer

You can use BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and
data.
• To use BIOS passwords, see "Using BIOS passwords" on page 59.
• To use Windows accounts, do the following:
1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
– For Windows 7: Click Control Panel ➙ User Accounts.
– For Windows 10: Click Settings ➙ Accounts.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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.
To use Windows Firewall, do the following
1. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
• For Windows 10: Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. Click Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click Windows
Firewall.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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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