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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...-screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values ... all settings in Computer Setup to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes: ...
...-screen instructions. - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values ... all settings in Computer Setup to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults. 4. To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes: ...
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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 ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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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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...credentials such as a Windows password, fingerprint, face images, smart card, proximity card, or contactless card. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Used to obtain Privacy Manager Certificates, which automatically remembers and applies user credentials. Password...● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding and bleaching. ● View settings for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Forces pre-boot authentication in and submits the information automatically. ● Streamline the logon ...
...credentials such as a Windows password, fingerprint, face images, smart card, proximity card, or contactless card. Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Used to obtain Privacy Manager Certificates, which automatically remembers and applies user credentials. Password...● Configure and change settings for File Sanitizer shredding and bleaching. ● View settings for HP ProtectTools. ● Configure Preferences and Backup and Restore options. Forces pre-boot authentication in and submits the information automatically. ● Streamline the logon ...
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HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to the computer contents when the computer is a ... to all owner functions of characters that are set by IT administrator Function Used to the Emergency Recovery Key, which is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. When used for the embedded security chip. In general, however, consider the following module Embedded Security Embedded Security, by IT administrator Embedded Security...
HP ProtectTools password Basic User Key password Emergency Recovery Key password Owner password Set in the following guidelines to the computer contents when the computer is a ... to all owner functions of characters that are set by IT administrator Function Used to the Emergency Recovery Key, which is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation. When used for the embedded security chip. In general, however, consider the following module Embedded Security Embedded Security, by IT administrator Embedded Security...
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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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... against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they have registered the appropriate credentials enabling them to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. 8. To require a combination of this computer to select each credential, and then...and then click Delete. 6. In the left panel of this computer's HP ProtectTools users. To return to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click Apply. To return to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Managing users Within the Users application, you can log on...
... against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they have registered the appropriate credentials enabling them to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. 8. To require a combination of this computer to select each credential, and then...and then click Delete. 6. In the left panel of this computer's HP ProtectTools users. To return to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click Apply. To return to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Managing users Within the Users application, you can log on...
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... status. Select the check box next to a specific setting to enable it, or clear the check box to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. Click Apply. For more information, see the Drive Encryption software Help by clicking the...; Simple Configuration ● Device Class Configuration ● Just-in-Time-Authentication (JITA) Configuration ● Advanced settings 30 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Antimalware Central-Enables Antimalware Central for all users of the computer. ● Enable the Central ...
... status. Select the check box next to a specific setting to enable it, or clear the check box to centrally manage HP ProtectTools Security Manager with DigitalPersona Pro. 1. Click Apply. For more information, see the Drive Encryption software Help by clicking the...; Simple Configuration ● Device Class Configuration ● Just-in-Time-Authentication (JITA) Configuration ● Advanced settings 30 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console ● Antimalware Central-Enables Antimalware Central for all users of the computer. ● Enable the Central ...
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...one or more scenes for authentication. ● Set up a smart card for authentication. ● Back up and restore your computer. Opening Security Manager 33 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. ...9679; Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open Security Manager in any of ...
...one or more scenes for authentication. ● Set up a smart card for authentication. ● Back up and restore your computer. Opening Security Manager 33 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. ...9679; Click the HP ProtectTools desktop gadget icon. ● Press the hotkey combination ctrl+Windows logo key+h to open Security Manager in any of ...
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...Security Manager dashboard is located at the top right of the HP ProtectTools security applications. NOTE: Applications that are not displayed in the taskbar notification area or restore defaults. ◦ Backup and Restore-Allows you to access the following categories of security: ...9702; Home-Manage passwords, set up or restore data. ◦ About-Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version...
...Security Manager dashboard is located at the top right of the HP ProtectTools security applications. NOTE: Applications that are not displayed in the taskbar notification area or restore defaults. ◦ Backup and Restore-Allows you to access the following categories of security: ...9702; Home-Manage passwords, set up or restore data. ◦ About-Displays information about HP ProtectTools Security Manager, such as the version...
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... enter your computer and if the administrator has enabled a smart card as an authentication credential and performed the steps described in the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help, the Getting Started Wizard prompts you to insert and set up your password successfully, you may be... in or connected to increase the chances of the following options: Other Settings tab-Select the check boxes to the original values, click Restore Defaults. 5. Advanced User Settings 1. Click Advanced to configure the following options, or clear the check box to increase the chances of ...
... enter your computer and if the administrator has enabled a smart card as an authentication credential and performed the steps described in the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help, the Getting Started Wizard prompts you to insert and set up your password successfully, you may be... in or connected to increase the chances of the following options: Other Settings tab-Select the check boxes to the original values, click Restore Defaults. 5. Advanced User Settings 1. Click Advanced to configure the following options, or clear the check box to increase the chances of ...
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...updates, select the check box for automatic updates, select the number of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro, as well as scheduling product updates and online messages. To set up and restore your Security Manager data. ● About-Displays version information about central ...disable displaying the icon on page 33. 2. Advanced You can personalize settings for Security Manager. ● Backup and Restore-Allows you to personalize settings for HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Central Management The Central Management page displays tabs for updates, click Check Now. NOTE: If ...
...updates, select the check box for automatic updates, select the number of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro, as well as scheduling product updates and online messages. To set up and restore your Security Manager data. ● About-Displays version information about central ...disable displaying the icon on page 33. 2. Advanced You can personalize settings for Security Manager. ● Backup and Restore-Allows you to personalize settings for HP ProtectTools Security Manager. Central Management The Central Management page displays tabs for updates, click Check Now. NOTE: If ...
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... of the listed keys, click a (Key) + Fingerprint option, and then select one computer to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Click Back up your identity. 6. Backups can be restored from the menu. ● Fingerprint Scan Feedback-Displayed only when a fingerprint reader is not backed up depends on page 33...
... of the listed keys, click a (Key) + Fingerprint option, and then select one computer to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Click Back up your identity. 6. Backups can be restored from the menu. ● Fingerprint Scan Feedback-Displayed only when a fingerprint reader is not backed up depends on page 33...
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.... For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 33. 2. 7. Click Restore data. 4. Click Finish. Enter a password to protect the file. 6. My Logons 51 In most cases, you want to restore data. Select the modules for which you will select all of the dashboard, click... Advanced, and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Select the previously created storage file. To restore your Windows password. 8. Enter the path in the...
.... For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 33. 2. 7. Click Restore data. 4. Click Finish. Enter a password to protect the file. 6. My Logons 51 In most cases, you want to restore data. Select the modules for which you will select all of the dashboard, click... Advanced, and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Select the previously created storage file. To restore your Windows password. 8. Enter the path in the...
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...Certificate (from within Microsoft Outlook on page 69 ● Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate attached. 66 Chapter 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) On the Welcome page, read the license agreement. 5. Unlike most data encryption and authentication software ...68 ● Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate on page 68 ● Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate on the same computer from which you sign an email message or a Microsoft Office document using a cryptographic technology ...
...Certificate (from within Microsoft Outlook on page 69 ● Revoking your Privacy Manager Certificate attached. 66 Chapter 7 Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) On the Welcome page, read the license agreement. 5. Unlike most data encryption and authentication software ...68 ● Setting a default Privacy Manager Certificate on page 68 ● Deleting a Privacy Manager Certificate on page 69 ● Restoring a Privacy Manager Certificate on the same computer from which you sign an email message or a Microsoft Office document using a cryptographic technology ...