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...into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. or - Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. - To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup ... the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 108 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in the lower-...
...into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. or - Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. - To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup ... the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 108 Chapter 5 Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in the lower-...
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...listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default To do this ● View identification information ... video revision, and keyboard controller version. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time System Diagnostics Restore defaults Reset BIOS security to the factory default. Displays the following information: ● System information ◦ Identification information for the computer and the...
...listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default To do this ● View identification information ... video revision, and keyboard controller version. File menu Select System Information Set System Date and Time System Diagnostics Restore defaults Reset BIOS security to the factory default. Displays the following information: ● System information ◦ Identification information for the computer and the...
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...). Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models only; disabled by turning on (not restarting) the computer. Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password User Management > Create a New BIOS User Account (requires a BIOS administrator password) Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the selected drive is a set of ProtectTools users. Enable/disable...
...). Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models only; disabled by turning on (not restarting) the computer. Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password User Management > Create a New BIOS User Account (requires a BIOS administrator password) Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the selected drive is a set of ProtectTools users. Enable/disable...
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... part number 29 battery removal 53 spare part number 29, 53 battery bay 19 battery release latches, identifying 19 battery, identifying 23 bays, battery 19 BIOS administrator password 111 Bluetooth module removal 84 spare part number 29, 84 Bluetooth module cable, illustrated 34 boot options 112, 120 boot order 112, 120 built...
... part number 29 battery removal 53 spare part number 29, 53 battery bay 19 battery release latches, identifying 19 battery, identifying 23 bays, battery 19 BIOS administrator password 111 Bluetooth module removal 84 spare part number 29, 84 Bluetooth module cable, illustrated 34 boot options 112, 120 boot order 112, 120 built...
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... security cable slot, identifying 18 Security menu anti-theft Protection 111 Automatic DriveLock 111 change password 111 Disk Sanitizer 111 DriveLock 111 f fingerprint reader reset 111 HP SpareKey 111 HP SpareKey enrollment 111 password policy 111 set up BIOS administrator password 111 System IDs 111 user management 111 security, product description 6 service considerations 46 service door...
... security cable slot, identifying 18 Security menu anti-theft Protection 111 Automatic DriveLock 111 change password 111 Disk Sanitizer 111 DriveLock 111 f fingerprint reader reset 111 HP SpareKey 111 HP SpareKey enrollment 111 password policy 111 set up BIOS administrator password 111 System IDs 111 user management 111 security, product description 6 service considerations 46 service door...
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... in the expansion memory module slot 89 Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot 93 10 Security ...97 Protecting the computer ...97 Using passwords ...98 Setting passwords in Windows 98 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 98 BIOS administrator password 99 Managing a BIOS administrator password 99 Entering a BIOS administrator password 100 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 100 Setting a DriveLock...
... in the expansion memory module slot 89 Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot 93 10 Security ...97 Protecting the computer ...97 Using passwords ...98 Setting passwords in Windows 98 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 98 BIOS administrator password 99 Managing a BIOS administrator password 99 Entering a BIOS administrator password 100 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 100 Setting a DriveLock...
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Removing DriveLock protection 102 Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock 102 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 103 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 103 Using Computer Setup security features 104 Securing system devices 104 Viewing ... firewall software ...107 Installing critical updates ...108 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...110 11 Software updates ...111 Updating software ...111 Updating the BIOS ...113 Determining the BIOS version 113 Downloading a BIOS update 114 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq...
Removing DriveLock protection 102 Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock 102 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 103 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 103 Using Computer Setup security features 104 Securing system devices 104 Viewing ... firewall software ...107 Installing critical updates ...108 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 109 Installing a security cable ...110 11 Software updates ...111 Updating software ...111 Updating the BIOS ...113 Determining the BIOS version 113 Downloading a BIOS update 114 Updating programs and drivers ...116 Using SoftPaq...
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... in order to use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a password, smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the...to act as Computer Setup). For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, go to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of these additional security features can track the computer if the ...
... in order to use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a password, smart card (select models only), and/or fingerprint reader (select models only) Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the...to act as Computer Setup). For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, go to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of these additional security features can track the computer if the ...
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... can use HP SpareKey to access the utility. ● If you can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use passwords. Setting passwords in Windows Windows passwords Function Administrator password* Protects access to provide BIOS password protection in a file on the computer. Setting passwords in Computer Setup BIOS administrator passwords BIOS administrator password Function...
... can use HP SpareKey to access the utility. ● If you can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can also use passwords. Setting passwords in Windows Windows passwords Function Administrator password* Protects access to provide BIOS password protection in a file on the computer. Setting passwords in Computer Setup BIOS administrator passwords BIOS administrator password Function...
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... select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. When prompted, type your new password again to confirm. 7. Managing a BIOS administrator password A BIOS administrator password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the lower-left corner of the screen...
... select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. When prompted, type your new password again to confirm. 7. Managing a BIOS administrator password A BIOS administrator password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. BIOS administrator password The Computer Setup BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in the lower-left corner of the screen...
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... three unsuccessful attempts to -day user. ● The user password and the master password can delete a user password or master password only by entering either a system administrator or the day-to enter the BIOS administrator password, you must be the day-to-day user of a hard... the drive only with the master password. 100 Chapter 10 Security To save your password (using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your changes and exit...
... three unsuccessful attempts to -day user. ● The user password and the master password can delete a user password or master password only by entering either a system administrator or the day-to enter the BIOS administrator password, you must be the day-to-day user of a hard... the drive only with the master password. 100 Chapter 10 Security To save your password (using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your changes and exit...
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... the hard drive is case sensitive. 9. After two incorrect attempts to enter the password, you want to set a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To continue, select YES. 6. Use the arrow keys to protect.... confirmation is inserted into the computer (not into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. Setting a DriveLock password To set the password), and then press enter. Turn on the drive you want to select the hard drive you have selected, type...
... the hard drive is case sensitive. 9. After two incorrect attempts to enter the password, you want to set a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To continue, select YES. 6. Use the arrow keys to protect.... confirmation is inserted into the computer (not into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. Setting a DriveLock password To set the password), and then press enter. Turn on the drive you want to select the hard drive you have selected, type...
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...used to change. 6. Removing DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock protection in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press enter. 7. Use a pointing device to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 ... a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. 102 Chapter 10...
...used to change. 6. Removing DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock protection in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press enter. 7. Use a pointing device to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 ... a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press enter. 4. NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. 102 Chapter 10...
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...To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - Using passwords 103 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection. 6. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select... Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Entering an Automatic DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To continue, select YES. 6. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Removing Automatic DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock protection in Computer...
...To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. or - Using passwords 103 Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection. 6. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select... Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Entering an Automatic DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To continue, select YES. 6. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Removing Automatic DriveLock protection To remove DriveLock protection in Computer...
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...prevent unauthorized access to this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To manage this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup...and then press enter. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. or - To view this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. Press f10 to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership Tag, and then enter the information. 5. Using Computer Setup System IDs...
...prevent unauthorized access to this feature in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To manage this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup...and then press enter. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. or - To view this information, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup. Press f10 to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership Tag, and then enter the information. 5. Using Computer Setup System IDs...
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...File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. or - Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. 122 Chapter 13 Computer Setup ... exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ...
...File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. or - Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. 122 Chapter 13 Computer Setup ... exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ...
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... listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default Ignore Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit To... a comprehensive test on any memory installed in the computer. ● Battery Test-Runs a comprehensive test on the computer. Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password To do this section may not be supported by your computer. Then exit and restart the computer. Displays the following information: ●...
... listed in Computer Setup with the original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.) Restore the BIOS security settings to factory default Ignore Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit To... a comprehensive test on any memory installed in the computer. ● Battery Test-Runs a comprehensive test on the computer. Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password To do this section may not be supported by your computer. Then exit and restart the computer. Displays the following information: ●...
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... enrollment (enabled by default). disabled by default). Enroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is destroyed permanently. Select User Management > Create a New BIOS User Account (requires a BIOS administrator password) Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the selected drive is a set of security questions and answers used if you forget...
... enrollment (enabled by default). disabled by default). Enroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is destroyed permanently. Select User Management > Create a New BIOS User Account (requires a BIOS administrator password) Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the selected drive is a set of security questions and answers used if you forget...
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... audio, configuring 46 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8, 12, 39 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8, 12, 39 Automatic DriveLock password entering 103 removing 103 AutoPlay 49 B battery calibrating 68 charging 66, 68 conserving power 69 disposing 70 inserting 64 low battery levels 66 recharging ...battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 49, 54 removing 51, 52 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 114 installing 114 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 boot devices, enabling 131 boot options 125 boot order 125 bottom door...
... audio, configuring 46 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 8, 12, 39 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 8, 12, 39 Automatic DriveLock password entering 103 removing 103 AutoPlay 49 B battery calibrating 68 charging 66, 68 conserving power 69 disposing 70 inserting 64 low battery levels 66 recharging ...battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 11 BD playing 49, 54 removing 51, 52 BIOS administrator password 123 BIOS update downloading 114 installing 114 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 boot devices, enabling 131 boot options 125 boot order 125 bottom door...
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...PC pen 140 TouchPad 140 cleaning guidelines 139 cleaning procedures 140 cleaning products 139 compartments memory module 11 components additional hardware 13 bottom 9 front 7 left-side 9 multimedia 11 right-side 8 top 1 wireless antennas 12 composite video 33 computer information 113 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password...19 country-specific modem cable adapter 25 critical battery level 67 D deployment, software 135 device configurations 125 device drivers HP drivers 56 Microsoft drivers 56 reinstalling 56 device security 104 digital card inserting 83 removing 84 stopping 84 discs Driver ...
...PC pen 140 TouchPad 140 cleaning guidelines 139 cleaning procedures 140 cleaning products 139 compartments memory module 11 components additional hardware 13 bottom 9 front 7 left-side 9 multimedia 11 right-side 8 top 1 wireless antennas 12 composite video 33 computer information 113 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password...19 country-specific modem cable adapter 25 critical battery level 67 D deployment, software 135 device configurations 125 device drivers HP drivers 56 Microsoft drivers 56 reinstalling 56 device security 104 digital card inserting 83 removing 84 stopping 84 discs Driver ...