User's Manual

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 17
Creating multiple user accounts on the same system has certain advantages, as well as some
drawbacks.
 Advantages to multiple user accounts:
 Ability to create individual user settings
 Ability to limit access to software for certain users
 Drawbacks to multiple user accounts:
 More memory (RAM) usage
 Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup
 More data to back up
 Longer time to complete virus scan
Protecting the HP Firebird
Protect the HP Firebird, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using:
 Passwords.
 Antivirus software.
 Firewall software.
 Critical security updates.
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to
prevent software attacks or to prevent the system from being mishandled or stolen.
Computer risk Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer or user account User password
Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software
(antivirus and firewall program)
Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software
Windows Vista
updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and
other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from
Microsoft