10 Security; Protecting The Computer; Using Passwords - HP G56-141 User Manual

10 Security

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Protecting the computer

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Using passwords

Protecting the computer
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data
from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need
to use.
The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the
following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in Setup Utility.
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (f10)
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
Unauthorized reset of Setup Utility (f10) passwords
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility settings and other system
identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer
*Setup Utility is a utility accessed by pressing
must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several types
of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to your information. Passwords
can be set in the operating system or in Setup Utility that is preinstalled on the computer.
Use this security feature
Power-on authentication using passwords.
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
DriveLock password in Setup Utility*
Stringent security feature in Setup Utility*
Boot options feature in Setup Utility*
● Firewall software
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Operating system updates
Administrator password in Setup Utility*
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Setup Utility, you
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