Attaching a cable lock
A cable lock can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device
cables to your computer. The cable lock attaches to the cable-lock slots on the rear of your computer. See
"Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 3.
To install a cable lock, do the following:
1. Insert the clip
1
into the cable-lock slot
2. Pull the cables you want to lock through the dents in the cable lock.
3. Press the clip
2
into the cable-lock slot
Figure 9. Installing a cable lock
Preventing unauthorized access to your computer
You can use BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and
data.
• To use BIOS passwords, see "Using BIOS passwords" on page 36.
• To use Windows accounts, do the following:
1. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
– For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel ➙
User Accounts.
– For Windows 8.1: Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display
the charms. Then, click Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Accounts.
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until it snaps into position.