HP 311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

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9 Security

Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features:

●Passwords

●Firewall software

●Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security)

●Critical security updates

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password settings.

Computer risk

Security feature

 

 

 

Unauthorized use of the computer

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QuickLock

 

● Power-on password

 

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

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Firewall software

 

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Windows updates

 

 

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other

Administrator password

system identification information

 

 

 

 

Ongoing or future threats to the computer

Critical security updates from Microsoft

 

 

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account

User password

 

 

 

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.

CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password you set. Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Security Hardware features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Panel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bayPage Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Sleep Function HotkeySwitching the screen image Decreasing screen brightnessIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker volume Decreasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryPage Conserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Hdmi USB
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311c-1140EI, 311c-1070EF specifications

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