HP 15-u010dx x360, 15-u011dx 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 Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power 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 sideHibernation on Left sideSelect the HP Support Assistant app DisplayMode Tablet modeDisplay modes TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting 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 Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Using Beats AudioConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoTesting your audio features Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Display and select a charm Edge swipesPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon One-finger slide Using touch screen gesturesSwitch between open apps Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing Windows shortcut 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 informationResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Creating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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