HP 11.6-Inch C2K41UA#ABA manual Securing your computer and information, Using passwords

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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

 

 

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

 

 

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information and to protect online transactions. Several types of passwords can be set. For example, when you set up your computer for the first time, you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. Additional passwords can be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is preinstalled on your computer.

You may find it helpful to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place away from the computer. Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

Change your passwords at least every three months.

An ideal password is long and has letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers.

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

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features 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 resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Managing power on ButtonsKeys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio Checking the soundUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Rotating select models onlyFinger click select models only Flicking select models onlyTop-edge swipe Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Left-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Control Panel Function Hot key DescriptionList of apps. Select Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a power plan Running on battery powerFactory-sealed battery Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Shutting down turning off the computer Troubleshooting an AC adapterHP CoolSense select models only Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard driveRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Remove the service door see Removing the hard drive on Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockInstalling HP and third-party software updates Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics 2-finger click IndexHdmi USB