HP LQ174AW, WX557AV, LJ527UT, LQ164AW manual Security, Protecting the computer

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7 Security

Protecting the computer

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

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings.

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

NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to the service in order to use CompuTrace. For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com.

Computer risk	Security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer	HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a
	password, smart card, and/or fingerprint reader.

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)	BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*

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

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

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account	HP ProtectTools Security Manager

Unauthorized access to data	●	Firewall software
	●	Windows updates
	●	Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other	BIOS 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 preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSelect Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Roaming to another network Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIMConnecting a modem cable Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem select models only Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA VideoHdmi Configuring audio for HdmiIntel Wireless Display select models only Windows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupClick Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using battery power Using Power Assistant select models onlyFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models onlyInserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models onlyExternal cards and devices Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyMaintenance Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardCleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootEnabling 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 Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express promptManagement Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyUsing Intel Active Management Technology select models only Using the MEBx setup utility menus Enabling the iAMT solutionIntel ME Configuration IAMT ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM