Basic Operation
Securing Your Computer
To lock your computer
To protect against unauthorized access while your computer is running, lock the
computer before leaving it unattended, or set up a screen saver with a password in
Display in Control Panel. You can lock the computer these ways:
• Press the Quick Lock button—the five One-Touch buttons are located above the
keyboard.
–or–
• Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and click Lock Computer. This option may not be available
in all configurations.
To unlock the computer, follow your normal logon steps.
To attach a security cable
Your computer includes a built-in connector you can use to secure the computer with a
cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many
computer stores).
1. Wrap the cable around a secure object, such as a table leg.
2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object, and make sure it
can’t slip off.
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