To Attach A Security Cable; To Set Up A Password - HP OmniBook 5000 User Manual

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To attach a security cable

You can protect your OmniBook against unauthorized use by activating password

security. If you use password security, you must enter the password at certain times

Setting Up a

when you turn on the OmniBook.

Password

Setting Up a Password

Click Start and HP User Tools, then on the Setup tab click OmniBook—then go to the

Password tab.

C A U T I O N

Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you forget

your password, you'll have to call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Service

and Support booklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager (in the

OmniBook Library group).

1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group).

2. Click Personalize.

3. Type your name or any other information, then choose OK.

1. Purchase a Kensington-brand security cable—they're available at many computer

stores.

2. Loop the cable around a stationary object—make sure it can't slip off.

3. Lock the clamp into the OmniBook security connector (the small hole in the side of

the case).

You can create a "user" password for normal protection against unauthorized

use.

You can also create an "administrator" password for a system administrator or

as a backup for the user password—or your system administrator might set up

this password.

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