HP Dv6-7020us manual Securing your computer and information, Computer risk Security feature

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9Securing your computer and information

Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.

IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your computer.

Computer risk	Security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer	●	Power-on password
	●	Fingerprint reader

Computer viruses	Antivirus software

Unauthorized access to data	Firewall software

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and	Administrator password
other system identification information

Ongoing or future threats to the computer	Software updates

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account	User password

Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable lock

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideRight side Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamWebcam light On The webcam is in use Top TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Speakers Produce sound Sound Beats Audio Control Panel KeysBy selecting Start Control Panel Hardware Num lock key Bottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using operating system controls Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Select Start Control Panel HardwareUsing audio Connecting speakersUsing Beats Audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using the action keys Using the keyboardUsing ALT GR key combinations Icon Key DescriptionF10 Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysUsing the keypad Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power planFinding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computerManaging and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the networkHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Locating your security softwarePassword Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyUsing HP SimplePass Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing HP and third-party software updates Installing software updatesInstalling Windows security updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Creating system restore points What you need to knowBacking up system and personal information Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weakNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsCannot connect to the wireless router Troubleshooting an AC adapter Power management problemsResolving a low battery level Page Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi