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Security, Security features quick reference, Security features quick reference –1 – Compaq 285558-001 User Manual

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Software Guide

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Security

Security Features Quick Reference

The notebook provides the following security features that are not
available in the operating system.

For information about operating system security features, select
Start > Help > Contents tab, then select Security.

To Protect Against This Risk

Use This Security Feature

Unauthorized use of the notebook

Power-on password

Unauthorized access to the
Computer Setup utility

Compaq administrator
password

Unauthorized access to the
contents of a hard drive

DriveLock

Unauthorized use of a drive, a
port, or a wireless device in the
MultiPort

Device disabling

Unauthorized access to the
processor serial number and other
system identification information

System information
management

Unauthorized removal of the
notebook

Security cable slot