HP 13-a012cl x360, 13-a041ca x360 manual Securing your computer and information, Using passwords

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8Securing your computer and information

Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.

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

Computer risk

Security feature

 

 

Unauthorized use of the computer

Power-on password

 

 

Computer viruses

Antivirus software

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

Firewall software

 

 

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and

Administrator password

other system identification information

 

 

 

Ongoing or future threats to the computer

Software updates

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

User password

 

 

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable lock

 

 

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information and to protect online transactions. Several types of passwords can be set. For example, when you set up your computer for the first time, you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on your computer.

You may find it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

●To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place away from the computer. Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

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

●Change your passwords at least every three months.

●An ideal password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers.

●Before you send your computer for service, back up your files, delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings.

For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Using Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keys Input power Operating environment Starting right Visit the HP Apps StoreBest practices Fun things to doPage Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Getting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Tablet mode Display modesMode Top TouchPadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphones and microphonesUsing video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Using the TouchPad and gestures Navigating the screenTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click RotatingEdge swipes Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing Windows shortcut keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationRunning on external AC power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Using Internet security software Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks
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