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HP ElitePad Mobile POS G1 Solution, Mobile POS G2 Solution 8 Security, Protecting the tablet, Using passwords

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8 Security

Protecting the tablet

Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and Computer Setup can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your tablet for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings.

NOTE: Some features listed in this chapter may not be available on your tablet.

NOTE: Your tablet supports Absolute Data Protect. If your tablet is lost or stolen, it can be located and locked, and personal data can be deleted from a remote location. The tablet must be connected to the Internet.

Tablet risk	Security feature

Unauthorized use of the tablet	HP Client Security, in combination with a password or other
	authentication credential

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup and other system	BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup
identification information

Unauthorized startup from an optional external flash drive	Boot options feature in Computer Setup

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account	Windows user password

Unauthorized access to data	● HP Drive Encryption software
	● Windows Defender

Using passwords

A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your tablet information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords can be set in Windows or in Computer Setup that is preinstalled on the tablet.

●Setup passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

●Do not use the same password for multiple applications or websites, and do not reuse your Windows password for any other application or website.

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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents Page Page Page 1 Welcome Finding information Page 2 Getting to know your tablet Front Page Rear Top Bottom Locating system information Changing your tablet's settings Changing your tablet's view Using the tablet's autorotate lock feature Finding your hardware and software information Locating hardware Locating software Updating the software installed on the tablet Page 3 Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using a WLAN Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WLAN Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting and removing a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices 4 Navigating using touch gestures Using touch screen gestures One-fingerslide Tapping Scrolling 2-fingerpinch zoom 2-fingerclick Rotating (select models only) Edge swipes Right-edgeswipe Left-edgeswipe Top-edgeswipe Using the on-screenkeyboard Using the digital pen (select models only) Hardware and Sound Pen and Touch My Computer 5 Multimedia Audio Adjusting the volume Connecting headphones Checking audio functions on the tablet Webcam 6 Power management Shutting down the tablet Setting power options Using power-savingstates Initiating and exiting Sleep Using battery power Factory-sealedbattery Finding additional battery information Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Using external AC power Page 7 External cards and devices Using memory card readers Inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Page 8 Security Protecting the tablet Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP Client Security 9 Maintenance Cleaning your tablet Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager 10 Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Changing the boot device order Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset 11Computer Setup and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Using Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 3.Select System Diagnostics 12 Support Contacting support 13 Specifications Input power Operating environment A Traveling with the tablet B Electrostatic discharge Index V volume