HP XU103UT manual Using passwords

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Computer risk	Security feature

Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*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.

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

●The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security chip.

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

●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.

●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.

●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.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Introduction Finding more information about your new computerSelect Start All Programs HP HP Documentation Windows Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Networking select models onlyWindows Vista Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the computerVideo Webcam select models onlyPage Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiPower management Shutting down the computerWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using HP Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Finding additional battery informationManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerReplacing the battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryTesting an AC adapter Using switchable graphics select models only Switchable graphics/dual graphics select models onlyUsing dual graphics select models only Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing a serial device select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareSlot-load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot-load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsChanging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Setting a new Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Start Help and Support Maintain Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing Advanced System Diagnostics Page About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageComputer Management HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyIntel ME Configuration Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationTraveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM