Security User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3 Setting passwords in Computer Setup ................................................................................................. 3 Setup password ....................................................................................................................................
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1 Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online-security-based tracking and recovery service available in select regions. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to the service in order to use CompuTrace.
2 Using passwords Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the computer. Note the following password considerations: ● Setup, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.
Setting passwords in Windows Windows passwords Function Administrator password* Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. User password* Protects access to a Windows user account. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Computer Setup passwords Function Setup password Protects access to Computer Setup.
Setup password The Computer Setup setup password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. After this password is set, it must be entered to access Computer Setup and to make changes using Computer Setup. Note the following characteristics of the setup password: ● It is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both passwords can be identical. ● It is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
Note the following characteristics of a power-on password: ● It is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ● It must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a power-on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys. ● It can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.
Entering a power-on password At the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, you must turn off the computer, turn it back on, and then try again.
Using Computer Setup DriveLock CAUTION: To prevent the DriveLock-protected hard drive from becoming permanently unusable, record the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password in a safe place away from your computer. If you forget both DriveLock passwords, the hard drive will be permanently locked and can no longer be used. DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard drive(s) of the computer.
Setting a DriveLock password To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter. 3. Select the location of the hard drive you want to protect, and then press f10. 4.
Entering a DriveLock password Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay). At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again. Changing a DriveLock password To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1.
Removing DriveLock protection To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive, and then press f10. 4.
3 Using Computer Setup security features Securing system devices From the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable or enable system devices. To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
Using Computer Setup stringent security CAUTION: To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable, record your configured setup password, power-on password, or smart card PIN in a safe place away from your computer. Without these passwords or PIN, the computer cannot be unlocked. The stringent security feature enhances power-on security by forcing user authentication with your configured setup password, power-on password, or smart card PIN before granting access to the system.
Removing stringent security To remove stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Password options and then press enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Stringent security field, and then press f10. 4.
Using Computer Setup System IDs The System IDs feature in Computer Setup allows you to display or enter the computer asset tag and ownership tag. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create a setup password in Computer Setup. To manage this feature, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
4 Using antivirus software When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose the computer to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
5 Using firewall software When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you, the computer, and your personal files. Use the firewall software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy. Firewall features include information on logging and reporting, and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic.
6 Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install the online critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft.
7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) Select computer models include HP ProtectTools Security Manager. This software can be accessed through Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. For more information, refer to the HP ProtectTools online Help.
8 Installing a security cable NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it 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 security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock with the key. NOTE: Your computer may look different from the illustration. The location of the security cable slot varies by model.
Index A administrator password antivirus software 15 3 C cable, security 19 Computer Setup device security 11 DriveLock password 7 power-on password 4 setup password 4 stringent security 12 critical updates, software 17 D device security 11 DriveLock password changing 9 description 7 entering 9 removing 10 setting 8 F firewall software 16 H HP ProtectTools Security Manager 18 M McAfee Total Protection 15 P passwords administrator 3 DriveLock 7 power-on 4 setup 4 user 3 20 Index S security cable 19 sec
