Security; Protecting The Computer - HP Mini 5101 User Manual

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Security

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: In some countries or regions, the computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online-security-
based tracking and recovery service. 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. For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, see the
HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com.
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 Windows 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 the Computer Setup
utility.
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer
*Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing
Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
Use this security feature
Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards
Setup password in Computer Setup*
DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
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Firewall software
● Windows updates
Setup password in Computer Setup*
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using
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