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.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard

NOTE: Administration of HP ProtectTools requires administrative privileges.

The HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard guides you through setting up the features of Security Manager. Besides the settings found in the wizard, administrators can configure many additional security features through the Administrative Console. These settings apply to the computer and all users who share the computer.

To launch the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard:

Click Setup Wizard in the left panel of the Administrative Console, and then follow the on- screen instructions until setup is complete.

Administrators can launch Administrative Console from HP ProtectTools Security Manager User Console. For more information, see HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console on page 13.

Security Manager and its applications are available to all users who share this computer.

HP Client Security Dashboard

To open HP Client Security if you have previously completed the HP Client Security Setup Wizard:

From the Start screen, type hp and then select HP Client Security.

The dashboard displays a quick overview of features and related status for each application.

Click or tap an application row to display more information for the selected application:

The Configure Now button indicates an application not yet configured. Click or tap the button to open the application page to configure the application.

The Settings button indicates an application with an OK status. Click or tap the button to access the settings for the application.

The User Console is launched for a user configuration.

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HP 610 G1 manual HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard, HP Client Security Dashboard

610 G1 specifications

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