HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

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10 Security

Protecting the computer

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use.

The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Computer Setup.

To protect against	Use this security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer	Authentication using passwords

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)	BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive	DriveLock password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or	Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
internal network adapter

Unauthorized access to data	●	Firewall software
	●	Operating system updates

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other	BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
system identification information

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

*Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.

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 the 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.

●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.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutTouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Select Computer Control CenterKeys Fn keyFront Right Environmental NoticesSee Using a USB device on LeftRear Display Bottom Bottom Creating a wireless connection Using an Internet service provider ISPIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on and offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Roaming to another networkPage Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPadUsing keypads Using an optional external numeric keypadSelecting Using TouchPad gesturesNavigating Tapping ScrollingPinching/Zooming Rotating select models onlySetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickMultimedia Using the audio featuresAdjusting the volume Checking your audio functions Using the webcam select models onlyUsing video devices Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Suspend Using the Power iconUsing power management Initiating and exiting HibernationInserting or removing the battery Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapterPage Handling drives Removing or replacing the service coverDrives Removing the service cover Replacing the service coverReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Inserting a memory card Using memory cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting a smart card Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Removing an ExpressCardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceUsing the docking connector Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in the operating systemSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a DriveLock password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Entering a DriveLock passwordManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing firewall software Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Enrolling your fingerprint Select the Use Fingerprint Reader optionCreating restore media Backup and RecoveryCreating backups Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingComputer is unusually warm Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic discharge