●My Computer—Manage the security of your computer with Device Access Manager. NOTE: This item is not displayed if the application is not installed.

●Administration—Allows administrators to access the Administrative Console to manage security and users.

●Advanced—Displays commands for accessing additional features, including:

◦Preferences—Allows you to personalize Security Manager settings.

◦Backup and Restore—Allows you to back up or restore data.

◦About—Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version number and copyright notice.

●Main area—Displays application-specific screens.

●?—Displays the Security Manager User Console Help. This icon is located at the top right of the window frame, next to the minimize and maximize icons.

Your personal ID card

Your ID card uniquely identifies you as the owner of this Windows account, showing your name and a picture of your choice. It is prominently displayed in the upper-left corner of Security Manager pages.

You can change the way that your name is displayed. By default, your full Windows user name and the picture selected during Windows setup are shown.

To change the displayed name:

1.Open the Security Manager User Console. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 23.

2.Click the ID card in the upper-left corner of the User Console.

3.Click the box displaying your Windows user name for this account, type the new name, and then click Save.

My Logons

The applications included in this group assist you in managing various aspects of your digital identity.

●Password Manager—Creates and manages Quick Links, which allow you to launch and log on to websites and programs by authenticating with your Windows password, your fingerprint, your face, smart card, proximity card, contactless card, Bluetooth phone, or PIN.

●Credential Manager—Provides a means to easily change your Windows password, enroll your fingerprints, enroll face, or set up a smart card, contactless card, proximity card, Bluetooth phone, or PIN.

Administrators can access information about available additional security applications by clicking Administration, and then clicking Central Management in the lower-left corner of the dashboard.

Password Manager

Logging on to Windows, websites, and applications is easier and more secure when you use Password Manager. You can use it to create stronger passwords that you do not have to write down or remember, and then log on easily and quickly with a fingerprint, face, smart card, proximity card, contactless card, PIN, or your Windows password.

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