Page 3 - Product notice
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer. ENWW iii
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................
Page 7 - Protecting the computer
1 Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● F...
Page 8 - Using passwords
2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several typesof passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwordscan be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the com...
Page 9 - Setting passwords in Windows; Setting passwords in Setup Utility; Administrator password
Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility contents. User password Protects access to a Windows user account. It also protectsaccess to the computer content...
Page 12 - Using antivirus software
3 Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses.Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to functionabnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, an...
Page 13 - Using firewall software
4 Using firewall software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons may be ableto gain access to information about you, the computer, and your data. Use the firewall softwarepreinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy. Firewall features include ...
Page 14 - Installing critical security updates
5 Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become ava...
Page 15 - Installing an optional security cable
6 Installing an optional security cable NOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2) . 3. Insert the cable lock into the sec...
Page 17 - Locating the fingerprint reader
Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that is located in one of the following areas of yourcomputer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of the display Depending on your computer model, the finger...
Page 18 - Registering fingerprints
Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft AccessManager, instead of using a Windows password. Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional externalfingerprint reader, you must ...
Page 19 - Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows To log on to Windows using your fingerprint: 1. Immediately after you have registered your fingerprints, restart Windows. 2. Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to Windows. ENWW Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 1...
Page 20 - Index
Index A administrator password entering 4managing 4 antivirus software 6 C cable, security 9critical updates, software 8 E entering a power-on password 5entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10fingerprint reader location 11firewall software 7 M managing a power-on password 4 mana...
