Securing Your Computer; Using A Computer Security Lock; Using Passwords - Acer TravelMate 290 User Manual

Securing your computer

Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.
Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.
Security features include hardware and software locks — a security
notch and passwords.

Using a computer security lock

A security keylock notch located on the rear of the computer lets you
connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such
as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and
turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting
these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your
computer and data:
• Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS
Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to
the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 45.
• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on
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