HP 4320t Mobile manual Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords

10 Security

Protecting the computer

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

Your computer is designed for security. All information is saved to the network and no user information can be stored on the computer.

Additional security features provided with your computer can protect the computer and your data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use.

The Windows operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).

NOTE: Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.

To protect against	Use this security feature
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)	Setup password in Computer Setup
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords	Stringent built-in BIOS security features
Unauthorized access to data	Microsoft Windows Firewall—An improved Microsoft
	Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection
	Firewall, or ICF) that prevents outside requests for data from
	entering the computer, unless specifically allowed by the
	user.
	NOTE: For more information on firewall software, refer to
	the firewall documentation or contact your firewall
	manufacturer for more information.
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) settings and	Setup password in Computer Setup
other system identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer	Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

Using passwords

Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the computer. Note the following password considerations:

●Setup passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

●If you forget the setup password that is set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility.

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