HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Using the fingerprint reader, Setting Windows passwords

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Setting Windows passwords

Password	Function

User password	Protects access to a Windows user account.

Administrator password	Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
	NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup
	Utility (BIOS) contents.

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

Password	Function

Administrator password	●	Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility
		(BIOS).
	●	If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
		access Setup Utility (BIOS).
	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, you must enter the administrator password
	to access Setup Utility (BIOS).

Power-on password	●	Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
		computer.
	●	If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn
		on or restart the computer.

NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password.

NOTE: A power-on password is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.

To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):

1.To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.

Using the fingerprint reader

Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select computer models. In order to use the fingerprint reader, you must set up a user account and password on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software.

For the location of the fingerprint reader on your computer, see Getting to know your computer.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety 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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan ModeStepsConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Using the webcam select models only Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio select models only Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring Hdmi audio settingsManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the hot keys select models onlyShortcut Key Description Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionSound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Managing power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Using the fingerprint reader Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePass select models onlyUsing antivirus software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUsing Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan