HP 1103530NR manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

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7 Security

Protecting the computer

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

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks or prevent the computer 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.

Computer risk	Security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer	●	QuickLock (select models only)
	●	Power-on password
	●	Fingerprint reader

Computer viruses	Antivirus software

Unauthorized access to data	●	Firewall software
	●	Windows updates
	●	File encryption

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

Ongoing or future threats to the computer	Critical security updates from Microsoft

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account	User password

Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility that is preinstalled on the computer.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect toRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerVideo Using SkyRoom select models onlyWebcam select models only DisplayPort HdmiConfiguring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in WindowsMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelReplacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a smart cardUsing 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Slot load Inserting an optical discTray load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSlot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning the display MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords SIM