11 Security; Protecting The Computer - HP EliteBook 2740p User Manual

11 Security

Protecting the computer

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product from being mishandled or stolen.
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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. For information about ordering the CompuTrace
software, go to 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 (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).
To protect against
Unauthorized use of the computer
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account
Unauthorized access to data
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Unauthorized removal of the computer
*Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will
not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and
make selections in Computer Setup.
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Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
Your computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online security-based tracking and
Use this security feature
HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a
password, smart card, and/or fingerprint reader
BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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Firewall software
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Windows updates
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Drive encryption for HP ProtectTools
BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
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