HP Notebook Reference Guide
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9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 65 Using Computer Setup ...65 Starting Computer Setup 65 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 ...
9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 65 Using Computer Setup ...65 Starting Computer Setup 65 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 ...
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...the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. or - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. ●... screen. 2. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer...
...the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. or - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. ●... screen. 2. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer...
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... checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 75 computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to...
... checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 75 computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to...
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... level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...security, wireless 6 setting password protection on wakeup 23 setting power options 21 setup of WLAN 6 setup utility navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting 21 initiating 21 slot-load optical drive ...
... level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...security, wireless 6 setting password protection on wakeup 23 setting power options 21 setup of WLAN 6 setup utility navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 sharing optical drives 49 shutdown 20 SIM inserting 8 removing 8 Sleep exiting 21 initiating 21 slot-load optical drive ...
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... 47 Bluetooth ...48 PIN ...48 Antimalware Central ...48 Administration ...48 Central Management 49 Advanced ...49 Setting your preferences 49 Backing up and restoring your data 50 6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 53 Opening Drive Encryption ...54 General tasks ...54 Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives 54 Activating Drive...
... 47 Bluetooth ...48 PIN ...48 Antimalware Central ...48 Administration ...48 Central Management 49 Advanced ...49 Setting your preferences 49 Backing up and restoring your data 50 6 Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only 53 Opening Drive Encryption ...54 General tasks ...54 Activating Drive Encryption for standard hard drives 54 Activating Drive...
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... encryption keys 61 Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys 62 Recovering encryption keys 63 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 65 Opening Privacy Manager ...65 Setup procedures ...66 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 66 Installing a Privacy... details 68 Renewing a Privacy Manager Certificate 68 Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate 68 Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Managing Trusted Contacts 70 Adding Trusted Contacts 70 Adding a ...
... encryption keys 61 Recovering access to an activated computer using backup keys 62 Recovering encryption keys 63 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 65 Opening Privacy Manager ...65 Setup procedures ...66 Managing Privacy Manager Certificates 66 Installing a Privacy... details 68 Renewing a Privacy Manager Certificate 68 Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate 68 Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate 69 Managing Trusted Contacts 70 Adding Trusted Contacts 70 Adding a ...
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...Contacts to a different computer ..... 78 Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Central administration of Privacy Manager 79 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 81 Shredding ...81 Free space bleaching ...81 Opening File Sanitizer ... 88 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 88 Viewing the log files ...88 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 89 Opening Device Access Manager ...89 Setup Procedures ...90 Configuring device access 90 vii
...Contacts to a different computer ..... 78 Backing up Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Restoring Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 78 Central administration of Privacy Manager 79 8 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (select models only 81 Shredding ...81 Free space bleaching ...81 Opening File Sanitizer ... 88 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 88 Viewing the log files ...88 9 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only 89 Opening Device Access Manager ...89 Setup Procedures ...90 Configuring device access 90 vii
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...group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip...Sending and receiving encrypted email 106 Changing the Basic User Key password 106 Advanced tasks ...106 Backing up and restoring 106 Creating a backup file 106 Restoring certification data from the backup file 107 Changing the owner password 107 Resetting a user password 107 Migrating keys ...
...group 98 eSATA Device Support ...99 Unmanaged Device Classes 99 10 Theft recovery (select models only) ...101 11 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only 103 Setup procedures ...103 Enabling the embedded security chip in Computer Setup 103 Initializing the embedded security chip...Sending and receiving encrypted email 106 Changing the Basic User Key password 106 Advanced tasks ...106 Backing up and restoring 106 Creating a backup file 106 Restoring certification data from the backup file 107 Changing the owner password 107 Resetting a user password 107 Migrating keys ...
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... with the Single Sign On feature, which verify the source, integrity, and security of emails and other documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Password Manager General users can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create...
... with the Single Sign On feature, which verify the source, integrity, and security of emails and other documents. ● Activate Computrace for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Password Manager General users can perform the following functions: ● Organize, and set up user names and passwords. ● Create...
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HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce ... tell anyone your password. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction to the computer. ● Do not save the password in a file, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from 2 or more languages. ● Split a word or phrase with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8. ● Mix the case of letters throughout your birth...
HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to help you create strong passwords and reduce ... tell anyone your password. 10 Chapter 1 Introduction to the computer. ● Do not save the password in a file, such as an email, on , restarted, or restored from 2 or more languages. ● Split a word or phrase with more than 6 characters, preferably more than 8. ● Mix the case of letters throughout your birth...
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Backing up credentials and settings You can back up credentials in the following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up and restore security credentials from some of the installed HP ProtectTools modules. Additional security elements 11
Backing up credentials and settings You can back up credentials in the following ways: ● Use Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools to select and back up HP ProtectTools credentials. ● Use the Backup and Recovery tool in HP ProtectTools Security Manager as a central location from which you can back up and restore security credentials from some of the installed HP ProtectTools modules. Additional security elements 11
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...the left panel of this computer ● For standard users 3. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To manage users, select from the following settings: ● To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click ...the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at ...
...the left panel of this computer ● For standard users 3. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To manage users, select from the following settings: ● To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click ...the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at ...
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.... Antimalware Central The Antimalware Central page under Applications in -Time-Authentication (JITA) Configuration ● Advanced settings 30 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console For more information, see the Drive Encryption software Help by clicking the blue ? icon at the...the Embedded Security page. Computer The Computer section of the left panel of this computer to learn how to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. ● Antimalware Central-Enables Antimalware Central for all users of the computer....
.... Antimalware Central The Antimalware Central page under Applications in -Time-Authentication (JITA) Configuration ● Advanced settings 30 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console For more information, see the Drive Encryption software Help by clicking the blue ? icon at the...the Embedded Security page. Computer The Computer section of the left panel of this computer to learn how to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. ● Antimalware Central-Enables Antimalware Central for all users of the computer....
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...authentication. ● Set up a smart card for authentication. ● Back up and restore your computer. For information on changing the hotkey combination, see Settings on page 42. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to significantly increase the security of the taskbar, and then... click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open the Password Manager Quick Links...
...authentication. ● Set up a smart card for authentication. ● Back up and restore your computer. For information on changing the hotkey combination, see Settings on page 42. 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools Security Manager allows you to significantly increase the security of the taskbar, and then... click Open Security Manager. ● Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open the Password Manager Quick Links...
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... communications with Privacy Manager. ● Administration-Allows administrators to access the following categories of security: ◦ Home-Manage passwords, set up or restore data. ◦ About-Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version number and copyright notice. ● Main area-Displays application-specific screens. ● ?-Displays the Security...
... communications with Privacy Manager. ● Administration-Allows administrators to access the following categories of security: ◦ Home-Manage passwords, set up or restore data. ◦ About-Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version number and copyright notice. ● Main area-Displays application-specific screens. ● ?-Displays the Security...
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...Getting Started Wizard prompts you to provide better illumination of the following options, or clear the check box to the original values, click Restore Defaults. 5. Click Advanced to configure the following options: Other Settings tab-Select the check boxes to enable one or more information,..., click Credential Manager, and then click Face. 3. Click OK. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Advanced User Settings 1. Dark mode If the lighting is too dark during the face logon process, the face logon screen...
...Getting Started Wizard prompts you to provide better illumination of the following options, or clear the check box to the original values, click Restore Defaults. 5. Click Advanced to configure the following options: Other Settings tab-Select the check boxes to enable one or more information,..., click Credential Manager, and then click Face. 3. Click OK. Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Advanced User Settings 1. Dark mode If the lighting is too dark during the face logon process, the face logon screen...
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...the Security Manager dashboard. Open the Security Manager dashboard. To check for HP ProtectTools Security Manager. NOTE: If there is no Central Management link in the lower-left panel of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro, as well as scheduling product updates and online ... 3. Information about central management of the dashboard: ● Preferences-Allows you to personalize settings for Security Manager. ● Backup and Restore-Allows you can personalize settings for updates, click Check Now. Available settings are displayed on the taskbar, clear the check box. To...
...the Security Manager dashboard. Open the Security Manager dashboard. To check for HP ProtectTools Security Manager. NOTE: If there is no Central Management link in the lower-left panel of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro, as well as scheduling product updates and online ... 3. Information about central management of the dashboard: ● Preferences-Allows you to personalize settings for Security Manager. ● Backup and Restore-Allows you can personalize settings for updates, click Check Now. Available settings are displayed on the taskbar, clear the check box. To...
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.... Device Access Manager and fingerprint authentication information is backed up by clearing this setting to adjust the feedback that you back up and restoring your data It is recommended that occurs when you swipe your Documents folder. To assign a Quick Action to one of the modules.... to these events through the Sounds tab in the Sound setting in the backup. Drive Encryption and Embedded Security have independent backup methods. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be installed on a regular basis. To back up data. 4. Open the Security Manager dashboard. Click Back up...
.... Device Access Manager and fingerprint authentication information is backed up by clearing this setting to adjust the feedback that you back up and restoring your data It is recommended that occurs when you swipe your Documents folder. To assign a Quick Action to one of the modules.... to these events through the Sounds tab in the Sound setting in the backup. Drive Encryption and Embedded Security have independent backup methods. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be installed on a regular basis. To back up data. 4. Open the Security Manager dashboard. Click Back up...
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..., and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Open the Security Manager dashboard. Enter the path in the field provided, or click Browse. 5. Click Restore data. 4. Click Finish. Select the previously created storage file. Enter the password used to restore data. Verify your data: 1.... Enter a password to protect the file. 8. My Logons 51 7. Click Finish. To restore your Windows password. 8. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page...
..., and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Open the Security Manager dashboard. Enter the path in the field provided, or click Browse. 5. Click Restore data. 4. Click Finish. Select the previously created storage file. Enter the password used to restore data. Verify your data: 1.... Enter a password to protect the file. 8. My Logons 51 7. Click Finish. To restore your Windows password. 8. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page...
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...on page 68 ● Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate on page 68 ● Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate on the same computer from within Privacy Manager) using a valid email...). PKI requires users to accept the terms of saving and sending your Privacy Manager Certificate attached. 66 Chapter 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The email address must be set up as an account within Microsoft Outlook on page 69 Installing a ...
...on page 68 ● Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate on page 68 ● Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate on the same computer from within Privacy Manager) using a valid email...). PKI requires users to accept the terms of saving and sending your Privacy Manager Certificate attached. 66 Chapter 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The email address must be set up as an account within Microsoft Outlook on page 69 Installing a ...