HP 15-u002xx 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 Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Best practices Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store Fun things to doPage Resource Contents More HP resourcesResource Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Hibernation onDisplay Select the HP Support Assistant appTablet mode Display modesMode Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam HP Support Assistant appConnecting headphones and microphones Using audioConnecting speakers Using Beats AudioUsing 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 zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Edge swipes Display and select a charmPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Using touch screen gestures Switch between open appsOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Manually initiating and exiting SleepFactory-sealed battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelRunning on external AC power Troubleshooting power problemsHP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerPage Maintaining your computer Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving performanceCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus 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 Backing 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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