HP 23-k009c, 23-k027c Setting Computer Setup Bios passwords, Using Internet security software

Setting Computer Setup (BIOS) passwords

Password	Function
Administrator password	● Must be entered each time you access Computer Setup
	(BIOS).
	● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
	access Computer Setup (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
	revealed 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 Computer Setup (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 revealed as it is set,
	entered, changed, or deleted.

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

1.To start Computer Setup (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 Internet security software

When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you expose your computer to viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features is preinstalled on your computer.

▲To access Norton Internet Security, from the Start screen, type n, and then select Norton Internet Security.

For more information about protecting your computer from Internet threats, go to Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support.

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