Chapter 5. security features, Locking devices – Lenovo ThinkStation D20 User Manual

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Chapter 5. Security features

To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options are
available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software
lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.

Make sure that any security cables that you install do not interfere with other computer cables.

Locking devices

This section describes the different kinds of locking devices for this product.

Figure 47. Locking devices

A keylock

1

comes with this product built into the side cover. The keys

2

for the side cover are attached to

the rear of the machine. For security, store the keys in a secure place when you are not using them.

An optional padlock with a 5 mm (0.20 inch) shackle can be used to secure the product cover used the
padlock hasp

3

.

An optional integrated cable lock

4

(sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock) can be used to secure

your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. The cable lock attaches to a security slot at
the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open

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