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Securing your computer, Security slot, Passwords – Acer Aspire 2000 User Manual

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Securing your computer

Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in
the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility.

Security slot

A slot for a Kensington lock enables you to physically protect your
computer from theft. Use this feature as follows:

Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object,
such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg.

Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then
lock it in place.

Passwords

You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting
Windows password protection. The user must enter the password
before beginning a Windows session.

First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select
your account.

Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password.

Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in
Control Panel.

On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for password
when computer resumes from standby.

To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank pass-
word.