HP 13-a010dx x360 Using Internet security software, Setting Windows passwords, Password Function

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Setting Windows passwords

Password

Function

 

 

User password

Protects access to a Windows user account.

 

 

Administrator password

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

 

NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup

 

Utility (BIOS) contents.

 

 

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

Password

Function

 

 

 

Administrator password

●

Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility

 

 

(BIOS).

 

●

If you forget your administrator password, you cannot

 

 

access Setup Utility (BIOS).

 

NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of

 

the power-on password.

 

NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable

 

with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it

 

revealed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

 

NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first

 

password check, you must enter the administrator password

 

to access Setup Utility (BIOS).

 

 

 

Power-on password

●

Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the

 

 

computer.

 

●

If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn

 

 

on or restart the computer.

NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password.

NOTE: A power-on password is not revealed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):

1.To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.

Using Internet security software

When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety 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 Visit the HP Apps Store Starting rightBest practices Fun things to doPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Display modes Tablet modeMode TouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting headphones and microphonesTesting your audio features Using videoConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Finger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating Finger clickEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupRunning on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC powerResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDiagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using the HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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