HP 355385-001 manual About Passwords, Forgotten Passwords, Using HP and Windows Passwords

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Security

About Passwords

Forgotten Passwords

Most security features use passwords. When you set a password, write it down and store it in a secure location.

■If you forget your power-on password or Administrator password, you cannot start the notebook or resume from Hibernation until an authorized service provider resets the notebook. Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook to contact an HP Customer Care Center.

■If you forget the DriveLock user password but know your DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive.

■If you forget both your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable.

Using HP and Windows Passwords

HP security features and Windows operating system security features work independently from each other. For example, a device disabled in Setup cannot be enabled in Windows.

Also, you must use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example:

■If a power-on password is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the notebook starts up or resumes from Hibernation.

■If you set Windows to prompt for a password before resuming from Standby, a Windows password (not a power-on password) must be entered to resume from Standby.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Multimedia SecurityPlaying DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Software Updates and RestorationsIndex Task Use This Power Source Selecting a Power SourceHibernation Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownStandby Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen Resuming After a Week or More When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or UncertainWhen Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using the Default Power SettingsTask Procedure Results Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting Power PreferencesAccessing Power Options Window Using a Security Password Setting or Changing a Power SchemeProcessor Performance Controls Accessing Windows XP Processor ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Security Features Quick ReferenceUsing HP and Windows Passwords About PasswordsForgotten Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting a Power-On Password About Power-On PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password About Administrator PasswordsSetting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device SecurityProtecting System Information Using System InformationSetting System Information Options Protecting Your Notebook Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Using Security Software MeasuresConnecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDsObserving the Copyright Warning Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select ModelsIdentifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select ModelsGeneral DVD Tips Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying CDs Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using DVD Region SettingsChanging Region Settings Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select ModelsChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD CreatorCreating DVDs and Video CDs Sonic RecordNowUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsAccessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Step Description Refer to Before You BeginRestoring to a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilitySetting a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling ApplicationsReinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD Repairing or Reinstalling Operating SystemRepairing the Operating System Backing Up Your Data About Operating System ReinstallationReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Updating Reinstalled Software Reinstalling Other SoftwareOpening the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemConfiguring Your Notebook Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Security Menu Setting Description DefaultMain Menu Exit Menu Boot MenuExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support CenterRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Software Updates and Restorations Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4