User Guide

Security functions
Security functions
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Your Tablet PC ha s several security features that you can use to secure your system
and your personal data from unauthorized access.
This chapter explains how to use these functions, and what the benefi ts are.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password,
you may be locked out of the system and unable to access y our data.
Therefore, please note the following information:
• Back up y our data on external data carriers at regular intervals.
• Some security functio
ns need you to choose passwords. Make a note
of the passwords and ke
eptheminasafeplace.
If you forget your passwords you will need to contact our Service Desk.
Deletion or resetting of passwords are not covered b y your warranty
and a charge will be ma de for assistance.
Using the security lock (docking cradle only)
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Your docking cradle (o ptional) is equipped with a security device for a Kensington lock cable.
You can use the Kensington lock cable, a sturdy steel cable, to protect your docking cradle
against theft. The Kensington lock cable is available as an accessory.
► Fit the lock cable to the device on
your docking cradle.
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility
Before using the various options for password protection in the BIOS Setup
Utility, please proceed as follows to increase data security:
Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your
supervisor password you will not be able to access your Tablet PC. Passwords are
not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
Password protection
Your p
assword can b e up to 32 characters long an d can contain letters, numbers and
spec
ial characters. A distinction is made between upper and lower case.
When
using special characters, please keep in mind tha t they depend on
the c
ountry ve rsion of the attached keyboard.
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