HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

Page 73

9Security

Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and

remove all password settings.

NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

NOTE: Your computer supports Computrace, which is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, Computrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to the service in order to use Computrace. For information about ordering the Computrace software, go to http://hp-pt.absolute.com.

Computer risk

Security feature

 

 

Unauthorized use of the computer

HP Client Security, in combination with a password, smart

 

card, contactless card, registered fingerprints, or other

 

authentication credential

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

 

 

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive

DriveLock password or Automatic DriveLock password in

 

Computer Setup*

 

 

Unauthorized startup from an optional external optical drive

Boot options feature in Computer Setup*

(select models only), optional external hard drive (select

 

models only), or internal network adapter

 

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

Windows user password

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

● HP Drive Encryption software

 

● Windows Defender

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other

BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

system identification information

 

*Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled on the computer.

Protecting the computer 63

Page 72 Page 74
Image 73
Page 72 Page 74
Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationResources Welcome Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Component Description DisplayTop Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysRight side Left side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Flicking select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Pinching/stretching TappingRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Identifying the pen components Using the digitizer pen select models onlyHolding the pen Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing the keyboard Using the on-screen keyboardStoring the pen Identifying the hot keys Using Windows shortcut keysDescription Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Connecting speakersMultimedia AudioWebcams Connecting headphones and microphonesChecking audio functions on the computer VGA VideoDisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerFactory-sealed battery Using Battery Check Finding additional battery informationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using smart cardsInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Drives Using Disk DefragmenterHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerPerforming a system recovery Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB devicePage Contacting support SupportLabels Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM
Top Page Image Contents