HP 1103530NR manual Setting passwords in Windows, Setting passwords in Setup Utility

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NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the computer, record each password and store it in a secure place.

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.

For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start

> Help and Support.

Setting passwords 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 Sleep or Hibernation.

QuickLock (select models only)	Protects your information by displaying the operating system
	Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed, the
	computer cannot be accessed until a Windows user
	password or a Windows administrator password is entered.
	After you set a user or administrator password, follow these
	steps:
	1.	Initiate QuickLock.
	2.	Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or
		administrator password.

Setting passwords 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.
	NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of
	the power-on password.
	NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable
	with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it
	displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
	NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first
	password check before the “Press the ESC key for Startup
	Menu” message is displayed, you must enter the
	administrator password to access Setup Utility.

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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 Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesUsing GPS select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeUsing SkyRoom select models only Webcam select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery Check in WindowsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyUsing an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Tray loadSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDetermining the Bios version Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Updating the BiosWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM