The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For information on how to set passwords, see “Using passwords.” For additional information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center.

Password

Function

 

 

Windows Vista Administrator

Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.

password

 

 

 

Windows Vista User password

Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the

 

computer contents. It must be entered when you resume

 

from Sleep or Away mode.

 

 

CAUTION: If you forget the Administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility.

Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates

Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. HP recommends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates. One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature.

When connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When you see the Windows Vista Update message, allow the updates to download to your system. If you update the system weekly, or even monthly, the time required for download is minimal.

To configure Automatic Updates:

1Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Security.

4Click Windows Update.

5Click Change settings.

6Select the desired configuration:

￿Install updates automatically (recommended) — This is the default setting, and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates.

￿Download updates but let me choose whether to install them.

￿Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them.

￿Never check for updates (not recommended) — This option makes the computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems and is not recommended.

7Click OK.

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Firebird with DNA 803, Firebird with DNA 802 specifications

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