HP LJ475UT manual Security, Protecting the computer

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10 Security

The following sections are included in this chapter:

●Protecting the computer

●Using passwords

●Using firewall software

●Installing an optional security cable

Protecting the computer

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.

Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use.

The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Computer Setup.

To protect against	Use this security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer	Power-on authentication using passwords.

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)	Administrator password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive	DriveLock password in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords	Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*

Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or	Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
internal network adapter

Unauthorized access to data	●	Firewall software
	●	Operating system updates

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other	Administrator password in Computer Setup*
system identification information

Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

*Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Cleaning products Page Welcome Finding informationFinding information Resources For information aboutTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Control Center System Power Management ButtonsKeys Fn keyEsc key Front Right Left Left Display Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionUsing a Wlan Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem select models only Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hotkeys Using the keyboard Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Navigating Using TouchPad gesturesSelecting Scrolling Setting pointing device preferencesPinching/Zooming Using the media activity keys MultimediaUsing the audio features Adjusting the volume Using the Webcam select models only Checking your audio functionsUsing video devices VGAConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing battery power Using the Power iconUsing power management Viewing the current power management settingsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveLift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Drives Installing a hard drive Page Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Page External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using a USB device Removing an ExpressCardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Page Page Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in the operating system Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Backup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Backing up your information Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateTroubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVDDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting customer support Labels ComponentCleaning your computer Cleaning productsSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge Index USBJacks