HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#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.

For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsLocating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareSelect User guides Right sideComponent Description Left side Display See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyLocal area networks WLANs TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Options , or see Managing power onTop Fn key KeysSupport BottomComponent LabelsUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsModeSteps Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Page Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresPorts, see Using a USB device on Connecting headphones Using the webcam select models onlyUsing audio Connecting speakersEnabling and disabling Beats Audio select models only Using Beats Audio select models onlyAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Checking the soundTo confirm or change the audio settings on your computer Using videoConnecting an Hdmi device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using TouchPad gestures Using the TouchPadTapping Pinching/zooming ScrollingFinger click select models only Rotating select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipeOne-finger slide Using touch screen gestures select models onlyPinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Setting touch screen preferences select models onlyIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys select models only Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Using the integrated numeric keypadFunction Hot key Description Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepRemoving a user-replaceable battery Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Setting password protection on wakeupIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSense select models onlyPage Type Description Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Managing and sharing informationRemoving a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Replacing a hard drive Maintaining your computerImproving performance Handling drivesPage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerTraveling 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 Using the fingerprint readerSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Using firewall softwareBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockDetermining the Bios version Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Restore and recoveryClick Settings Remove everything and reinstall WindowsWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Input power RatingTo 12,192 m To 3,048 mElectrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan