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Using the Security Slot
Ever noticed that small slot on your laptop and wondered what it was for? Get the answer here,
and find out how you can utilize your laptop's slot to help prevent your laptop getting stolen.
If your laptop or other device does not have a built in Kensington Security Slot click here to get the Kensington Security Slot Adaptor Kit.
What Is The Slot?
The Security Slot is a specification designed by Kensington for the manufacturers of electronic/computing devices
(like laptop computers, flat-screen monitors, projectors and cameras) to build into their products to accommodate a security
cable. The slot itself looks like a small rectangular hole with rounded corners, about 7mm (just over 1/4 inch) long.
Typically, manufacturers mark the slot with a Kensington lock logo (see below). Other manufacturers may use a chain
logo for the same purpose, and still others include no marking next to the slot.
Where Do I Find the Slot?
On most laptop computers, the Slot is on the right-hand side of the computer near the back. Some manufacturers
place it on the left-hand side near the back, or at the rear of the computer. Many manufacturers also include a Slot
on the docking station and may position it so that when the slot is in use, the laptop is locked to the station.
On flat screen monitors, the security slot is usually found on the rear of the computer monitor, either near the base or on the top.
For the location of the Kensington Security Slot on other electronic devices, contact the manufacturer.
If your equipment does not have a Security Slot, call or e-mail
Kensington Technical Support for a FREE Kensington Security Slot adapter kit.
How Do I Use the Security Slot to Lock up my Laptop?
The Security Slot was designed by Kensington to be a perfect fit for the Kensington MicroSaver security cable.
If you are unable to order a MicroSaver though your I.T./Security department at work, or if you would like a MicroSaver
for home use, go to our products page to purchase one.
It is very simple to secure MicroSaver to the Security Slot:
Wrap the MicroSaver cable around an immovable object and insert the locking head through the cable loop.
Insert the MicroSaver into the Kensington Security Slot.
Turn the MicroSaver key 90 degrees.
Remove the MicroSaver key and store it in a safe place.
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