HP Rlve 810 G2 manual Using passwords, Setting passwords in Windows

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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.

●BIOS administrator and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.

●Automatic DriveLock passwords are enabled in Computer Setup.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

●If HP SpareKey has been set up previously, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set in Computer Setup, you can use HP SpareKey to access the utility.

●If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be used.

You can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup feature.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

●Do not use the same password for multiple applications or websites, and do not reuse your Windows password for any other application or website.

●Use HP Client Security's Password Manager to store your user names and passwords for all of your websites and applications. You can securely read them in the future if they cannot be remembered.

●Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

The following tables list commonly used Windows and BIOS administrator passwords and describe their functions.

Setting passwords in Windows

Password

Function

 

 

Administrator password*

Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.

 

NOTE: Setting the Windows Administrator password does

 

not set the BIOS Administrator password.

 

 

User password*

Protects access to a Windows user account.

*For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password from the Start screen, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Vii Security Support 101 Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutFinding information Enww Getting to know your computer RightGetting to know your computer Left Display Display Top TouchPadLights Keys Fn keyBottom See Using a USB device on RearUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanInserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnww Enww Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomRotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Hot key combinationUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offEnww Multimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers AudioConnecting a microphone Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcam select models only VideoDisplayPort Power management Shutting down the computerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery power Finding additional battery informationMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsInserting or removing the battery Inserting a batteryConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Enww External cards and devices Using memory card readers select models onlyInserting a memory card Using a USB device Removing a memory cardConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Drives Handling drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Removing the hard drive Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Enww Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Installing critical security updates Using HP Client SecurityInstalling an optional security cable Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesEnww Cleaning your computer Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Enww Performing a system recovery Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Click Backup and RecoveryUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separatelyUsing Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Enww Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceEnww Support Contacting supportLabels Labels Enww Specifications Input power Input Power RatingOperating environment Enww Traveling with the computer Enww Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks SIM Enww
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