Security | HP 355385-001 instruction

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Security

This chapter describes some of the security features that may be provided on your notebook. For information about Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional security features, refer to your operating system documentation.

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HP 355385-001 manual Security

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Software Guide Page Contents Multimedia Security Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Software Updates and Restorations Index Task Use This Power Source Selecting a Power Source Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown StandbyHibernation Shutdown When Resuming After a Week or More When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown When Using Infrared or Drive Media Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Using the Default Power Settings Task Procedure ResultsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from Standby Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Setting Power Preferences Accessing Power Options WindowDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Using a Security Password Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Processor Performance Controls Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls Power Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Security Features Quick Reference About Passwords Forgotten PasswordsUsing HP and Windows Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 About Power-On Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Deleting a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords About Administrator Passwords Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Entering Administrator Passwords Using Other Device Security Using System Information Setting System Information OptionsProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Using Security Software Measures Connecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Protecting Playback Using CDs and DVDs Observing the Copyright Warning Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Identifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select Models Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDsGeneral DVD Tips Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using DVD Region Settings Changing Region Settings Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Choosing Recording Media Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Creating DVDs and Video CDs Sonic RecordNow Updating Software Software Updates Restorations Accessing Notebook ROM Information Accessing Notebook Product Information Downloading 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 Begin Using the System Restore Utility Setting a Restore PointRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Repairing the Operating System Backing Up Your Data About Operating System Reinstallation Reinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Updating Reinstalled Software Reinstalling Other Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Configuring Your NotebookOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Setting Description Default Main MenuSecurity Menu Exit Menu Boot Menu Using the Help and Support Center Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4