Security; Protecting The Computer; Security Protecting The Computer - HP Compaq 6720t 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.
Your computer is designed for security. All information is saved to the network and no user information
can be stored on the computer.
Additional security features provided with your computer can protect the computer and your 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 (referred to hearafter as Computer Setup).
NOTE: Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is
turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to
navigate and make selections.
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized removal of the computer
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Use this security feature
Power-on authentication using passwords
● Administrator passwords
●
User passwords
Microsoft Windows Firewall—An improved Microsoft Windows
Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or
ICF) that prevents outside requests for data from entering the
computer, unless specifically allowed by the user.
NOTE: For more information on firewall software, refer to the
firewall documentation or contact your firewall manufacturer
for more information.
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)