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ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 40
This gives users Windows access to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. With BIOS Configuration, you can ● Manage power-on passwords and administrator passwords. ● Configure other power-on authentication features, such as enabling smart card passwords and
embedded security authentication support. ● Enable and disable hardware features, such as CD-ROM ...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 46
... password you have already manually set DriveLock passwords on the computer, you set through the "Passwords" page in BIOS Configuration are saved immediately upon clicking the Apply or OK button in the HP ProtectTools window to set and change the power-on password can protect your Computer Setup administrator password at the password prompt. Managing Computer Setup passwords
You can set...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 76
...card password changing 10 definition 3 BIOS administrator password 3 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Automatic DriveLock 40 boot options 35 HP ProtectTools settings,
managing 38
Java Card power-on authentication 38
password options, setting 42 power-on authentication 39 power-on authentication on
Windows restart 42 power-on password,
changing 41 power-on password,
setting 41 setup password...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 77
... 29 resetting user password 32 setup procedures 26 emergency recovery 27 emergency recovery token password definition 4 setting 27 enabling Automatic DriveLock 40 device options 36 Embedded Security 32 Embedded Security after
permanent disable 32 Java Card power-on
authentication 21 power-on authentication 38 smart card authentication 38 smart card BIOS security 8 smart card BIOS security
mode...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 78
...owner 27 recovery file 14 resetting user 32 secure, creating 5 setting options 42 setting power-on 41 setting setup 41 smart card administrator 9 smart card administrator,
changing 10 smart card user, setting and
changing 11 storing administrator or user
card 12 Windows logon 49 personal secure drive (PSD) 29 power-on authentication enabling and disabling 38 on Windows restart 42 power-on password...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
...newer BIOS update may not be downloaded. Follow the instructions on the screen to download.
3. You will be available for your selection to the hard drive.
To download a BIOS update:
NOTE BIOS updates are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. or - ● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
2. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for BIOS updates...
External Media Cards - Page 7
... PC cards.
✎ Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer to the standard specifications of support for other PC Cards, install only the software required for your operating system. ■ Do not install any other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 7
... instructed by the PC Card manufacturer.
External Media Cards
2-1
If you are not supported. 2
PC Cards
A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of support for other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer to install device drivers: ■ Install only the device drivers...
HP Compaq nc8430 and nx8420 and nw8440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista - Page 23
... provided on the computer as soon as the computer is updated frequently by the manufacturer or provider.
Important updates to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting."
2-8
Getting Started For more information about using the computer are available through Help and Support (select Start > Help and Support > User Guides), or on a User Guides disc included with the computer may affect the way the...
HP Compaq nc8430 and nx8420 and nw8440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista - Page 31
Troubleshooting
An external device is compatible
with the device or on the device manufacturer's Web site. Drivers may not be powered by the computer, and must be available on the device as instructed in the device user guide. For more information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support. Some devices may be turned on before the computer is...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 8
... by the system BIOS.
● The smart card PIN and the embedded security password, which are set only in the Windows operating system.
● If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be used Windows and Computer Setup passwords and describe their normal HP ProtectTools functions. Call technical support or your authorized service provider for additional...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 10
...protection. When enabled as a BIOS password, protects access to the ...Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Computer Setup passwords Setup password Power-on password DriveLock master password
DriveLock user password
Smart card PIN
TPM embedded security password
Function
Protects access to support this security feature.
4 Chapter 2 Using passwords
ENWW It is set under DriveLock Passwords...
Client Management and Mobile Printing Solutions - Windows Vista - Page 7
... settings) migration
● Help desk and problem resolution ● Management of HP client devices for download from a central console. HP Client Manager enables communication with the Altiris Solutions software, which can be used with System Software Manager or HP Client Manager, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site.
When HP...
HP Compaq nx8420, HP Compaq nc8430, HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 24
... been released since the computer left the factory. Locate the user guides
User guides, regulatory and safety notices, and other resources that provide information about resources and support, refer to Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting."
2-8
Getting Started Important updates to the software included with some models. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on the...
HP Compaq nx8420, HP Compaq nc8430, HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 33
... the device as instructed in the device user guide. Some devices may be turned on before the computer is turned on a CD included with your operating system.
Getting Started
3-7 Drivers may not be powered by the computer, and must be available on . ■� Be sure that ❏�All device connections are installed and updated.
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