HP 2533t Mobile manual Security, Protecting the computer

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9 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 hearafter 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 use of the computer

Power-on authentication using passwords

 

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Administrator passwords

 

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User passwords

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)

Setup password in Computer Setup

 

 

Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords

Stringent security feature in Computer Setup

 

 

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: Microsoft Windows Firewall is turned off at the

 

factory.

 

NOTE: For additional information on Microsoft Windows

 

Firewall, contact your network administrator.

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other

Setup password in Computer Setup

system identification information

 

 

 

 

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

 

 

 

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Contents HP 2533t Mobile Thin Client First Edition May Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Power Wireless Appendix a Routine care Pointing devices Identifying the hardwareTop components Component Description LightsOff If the computer is plugged into an external Buttons and switchesKeys Adjust Power PropertiesFn key DisplayFront components Right-side components Left-side components Components Description Rear componentsBottom components Wireless antennae Identifying the labels Enhanced Write Filter Remote Desktop Connection ApplicationsCitrix Program Neighborhood Altiris Client Agent HP PC Session Allocation Manager SAM ClientTeemNT Terminal Emulation HP ThinState Capture HP Dhcp Settings Update ClientWindows Media Player Macromedia Flash Player Microsoft Internet ExplorerKeyboard Using pointing devicesDisplaying system information fn+esc Using hotkeysDecreasing screen brightness fn+f9 Switching the screen image fn+f4Viewing battery charge information fn+f8 Initiating Standby fn+f3Using the HP Quick Launch Buttons Displaying the Q Menu Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panelEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadPower control and light locations PowerProperties Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Standby Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Setting password protection upon exiting Standby Using battery powerUsing the battery meter Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargePage Identifying low battery levels Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerPage Multimedia Using multimedia hardwareUsing the audio features Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackAdjusting the volume Using the external monitor port Using the video featuresPreventing playback disruptions Using multimedia softwareOpening preinstalled multimedia software Using multimedia softwareObserving the copyright warning Using Wlan WirelessAbout integrated wireless devices Using wireless controlsSetting up a Wlan Identifying a Wlan device Connecting to a WlanUsing wireless security features Modem and LAN Using a modemConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsConnecting to a local area network Protecting the computer SecurityUsing a setup password Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Entering a setup password Using a power-on passwordManaging a setup password Requiring a power-on password at restart Managing a power-on passwordEntering a power-on password Installing a security cable Connecting a USB device Hardware upgradesUsing a USB device Removing a USB device Using the expansion portInserting and removing a PC Card Using PC CardsPage Inserting a digital card Using SD Card Reader cardsRemoving a digital card Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD Using optical drives select models onlyRemoving an optical disc CD or DVD When the disc tray opensWhen the disc tray does not open Page Traveling and shipping Cleaning the displayCleaning the keyboard Routine carePage USB IndexWlan
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