HP 4440s manual Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password, Managing a DriveLock password

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Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password

CAUTION: To prevent the DriveLock-protected hard drive from becoming permanently unusable, record the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password in a safe place away from your computer. If you forget both DriveLock passwords, the hard drive will be permanently locked and can no longer be used.

DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard drive(s) of the computer. After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive, a password must be entered to access the drive. The drive must be inserted into the computer or an advanced port replicator in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords.

To apply DriveLock protection to an internal hard drive, a user password and a master password must be set in Computer Setup. Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection:

●After DriveLock protection is applied to a hard drive, the hard drive can be accessed only by entering either the user password or the master password.

●The owner of the user password should be the day-to-day user of the protected hard drive. The owner of the master password may be either a system administrator or the day-to-day user.

●The user password and the master password can be identical.

●You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive. DriveLock protection can be removed from the drive only with the master password.

Managing a DriveLock password

To set, change, or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.Turn on the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press follow the on-screen instructions.

4.To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected, type DriveLock in the confirmation field, and then press enter.

NOTE: The DriveLock confirmation is case sensitive.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering a DriveLock password

Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).

At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter.

After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Input power Operating environment Index Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutFinding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights TopGetting to know your computer Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Getting to know your computer Top Keys Fn keyAlternates between the navigational and numeric functions Front Right RightGetting to know your computer Left LeftBattery reaches a critical battery level, Display DisplayGetting to know your computer Bottom Identifying the bottom parts of the computer Identifying the bottom parts of the computer Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Page Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadNavigating Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures SelectingPinching/Zooming Setting pointing device preferencesScrolling Using the audio features MultimediaAdjusting the volume Checking your audio functionsUsing the Webcam select models only Using video devicesSelect Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors Configuring audio for Hdmi HdmiPower management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerInitiating 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 batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesUsing the optional security screw Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Replacing the service doorPage Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Replace the four hard drive screws Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveInserting an optical disc Tray-loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray fails to open Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in the operating system Managing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator passwordEntering a DriveLock password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordManaging a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Managing an Automatic DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Backup and Recovery Performing a system recoveryBacking up your information Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesTroubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankWireless network connection is not working Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting customer support Labels ComponentCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge Index USBWlan VGA

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