HP 3111000NR manual Passwords set in Windows, Passwords set in Setup Utility

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You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.

Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:

A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is case sensitive.

A password set in Setup Utility must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.

Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.

Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider.

The following sections list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support.

Passwords set in Windows

Password

Function

 

 

Administrator password

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

 

NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility

 

contents.

 

 

User password

Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protects

 

access to the computer contents and must be entered when

 

you exit Standby or Hibernation.

 

 

QuickLock

Protects the computer by requiring a password to be entered

 

in the Windows Log On dialog box before you access the

 

computer. After you set a user or administrator password,

 

follow these steps:

 

1.

Initiate QuickLock by pressing fn+f6.

 

2.

Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or

 

 

administrator password.

 

 

 

Passwords set in Setup Utility

Password

Function

 

 

 

Administrator password*

Protects access to Setup Utility.

 

After this password is set, it must be entered each time

 

 

you access Setup Utility.

CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Hardware features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Component DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager software select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIMTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSCannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailableConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby Function HotkeySwitching the screen image Decreasing screen brightnessIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockDecreasing speaker volume Increasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Using external AC power Setting password protection upon exiting StandbySelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Wlan