Dell Latitude 120L - Manual (Page 65)

Securing Your Computer
Cable Lock Antitheft Devices
Passwords
Cable Lock Antitheft Devices
You can connect a cable lock antitheft device to the security cable slot on your computer to prevent the computer from being stolen. For more information, see
the instructions included with the antitheft device.
Passwords
A primary password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to your computer in different ways. The following
table identifies types and features of passwords available on your computer.
If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell. See Technical Assistance . For your protection, Dell technical support
staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.
Using a Primary Password
The primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized access.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
NOTE: Passwords are disabled when you receive your computer.
Type of Password Features
Primary l Protects the computer from unauthorized access
Administrator l Gives system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration
l Allows you to restrict access to system setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the computer
l Can be used instead of the primary password
Hard drive l Helps protect the data on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being used) from unauthorized access
NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords.
NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If you require more
security, obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features.