HP CQ57-489CA, CQ57-439WM Setting passwords in Windows, Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios

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NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place.

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility (BIOS) feature.

For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support.

Setting passwords in Windows

Password

Function

 

 

Administrator password

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

 

NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup

 

Utility (BIOS) contents.

 

 

User password

Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects

 

access to the computer contents and must be entered when

 

you exit Sleep or Hibernation.

 

 

QuickLock (select models only)

Protects your information by displaying the operating system

 

Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, the

 

computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user

 

password or a Windows administrator password is entered.

 

After you set a user or administrator password, follow these

 

steps:

 

1.

Initiate QuickLock.

 

2.

Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or

 

 

administrator password.

 

 

 

Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)

Password

Function

 

 

 

Administrator password*

●

Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS).

 

●

After this password is set, it must be entered each time

 

 

you access Setup Utility (BIOS).

CAUTION: 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 displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check before the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS).

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offSetting up a new Wlan Using a Wlan select models onlyUsing operating system controls Connecting to an existing WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing a modem select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort VideoHdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSelecting a different power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Finding battery information Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Identifying low battery levels Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsStoring a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models onlyUsing optional external devices Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Tray load Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive select models only Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlySecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords
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