Acer TravelMate 220 series User Manual

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29Securing your computerYour 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 securitynotch and passwords.Using a computer security lockA security keylock notch located on the left panel of the computer letsyou connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object suchas a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch andturn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.Using passwordsThree password types protect your computer from unauthorizedaccess. Setting these passwords creates several different levels ofprotection for your computer and data:• Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility.Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOSUtility. See “BIOS Utility” on page 42 and your online guide formore details.• Power-on Password secures your computer against unauthorizeduse. Combine the use of this password with password checkpointson boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.• Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventingunauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is