2 Getting started

To configure settings for HP ProtectTools, use the HP Client Security Setup Wizard or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard.

After you have completed the HP Client Security Setup Wizard, application status is displayed on the HP Client Security Dashboard.

HP Client Security Setup Wizard

NOTE: Administration of HP ProtectTools requires administrative privileges.

The HP Client Security Setup Wizard guides you through setting up the most commonly used features of Security Manager. If you have not completed the HP Client Security Setup Wizard previously, you can launch HP Client Security Setup Wizard in one of the following ways:

From the Start screen, click or tap the HP Client Security app.

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From the Windows desktop, click or tap the HP ProtectTools gadget. Pages are displayed in the following order:

1.Windows password—Enter your Windows password.

This will protect your Windows account using strong authentication.

2.SpareKey—To enroll the SpareKey option, select three security questions.

3.Enroll fingerprints—If a fingerprint reader and the associated driver are installed, you can enroll fingerprints. You must select and register at least 2 fingerprints.

4.Drive Encryption—If Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools is installed, you can activate encryption on the primary drive:

Software encryption for a traditional hard drive

Hardware encryption if a self-encrypting drive is detected.

You must save an encryption key on one or more of the following before encryption is enabled:

NOTE: If you cancel the wizard at this time, you will not be able to activate Windows and Drive Encryption authentication.

Removable media, such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32 format.

This option is selected by default if a single removable device is detected before the Drive Encryption page is displayed.

If 2 or more removable devices are detected, select one of the drives displayed.

SkyDrive—This option is available if an Internet connection is detected.

A Windows® Live ID is required. Enter your ID and password, or sign up for one.

5.The Finish page displays a success notification, and you are prompted to reboot for Drive Encryption activation.

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610 G1 specifications

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