HP V6604AU User's Manual
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1. Hibernation QuickLock Protects the computer by requiring a password to be entered in the Windows Log On dialog box before you access the computer After you set a user or administrator password follow these steps 1 Initiate QuickLock by pressing fn f6 2 Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or administrator password Setting passwords in Setup Utility Password Function Administrator password e Protects access to Setup Utility e After this password is set it must be entered each time you access Setup Utility CAUTION If you forget your administrator password you cannot access Setup Utility Power on password e Protects access to the computer contents e After this password is set it must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation CAUTION If you forget your power on password you cannot turn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation For details about each of these passwords refer to the following topics Administrator password Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Setup Utility After this password is set you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows nor is it displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Be sure that you record your password and store it in a2. on password 2244eseennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn mann 4 Entering a power on password 22224444444444nnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnenn nn 5 3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing an optional security cable 7 Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader 440rsnsunnnnenensnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 11 Registering fingerprints 2 2 222 en a aaa iaa a aa a a ai 12 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows uuuennssnsnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnn 13 WINGS E A A P E O 14 ENWW v vi ENWW 1 ENWW Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non Windows Setup Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features e Passwords e Antivirus software Firewall software Critical security updates e Optional security cable e Fingerprint reader select models only A NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not be able to deter software attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen NOTE Before you send your computer for service remove all password and fingerprint settings Com
3. on the screen to register and then repeat steps 5 and 6 Ey NOTE If you click Finish before registering at least 2 fingers an error message is displayed Click OK to continue 8 After you have registered at least 2 fingers click Finish 9 To set up the fingerprint reader for a different Windows user log on to Windows as that user and then repeat steps 1 through 8 12 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader select models only ENWW Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows To log on to Windows using your fingerprint 1 Immediately after you have registered your fingerprints restart Windows 2 Swipe any of your registered fingers to log on to Windows ENWW Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 13 Index A R administrator password registering fingerprints 12 entering 4 managing 4 S antivirus software 6 security features 1 Cc passwords 2 cable security 9 security cable 9 critical updates software 8 Setup Utility passwords setin 3 E software entering a power on password 5 antivirus 6 entering an administrator critical updates 8 password 4 firewall 7 F Ww fingerprint reader 10 Windows passwords setin 3 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7 M managing a power on password 4 managing an administrator password 4 P passwords administrator 3 power on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power on password entering 5 managing 4 Q QuickLock 3
4. safe place ENWW Setting passwords in Windows 3 Managing an administrator password To set change or delete this password 1 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security gt Administrator Password and then press enter e Tosetan administrator password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To change an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e Todelete an administrator password type your current password in the Enter Password field and then press enter 4 times 3 To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Entering an administrator password At the Enter Password prompt type your administrator password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password you must restart the computer and try again Power on password Your power on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer After this password is set it must be entered each time you t
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6. Security User Guide Copyright 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Second Edition April 2007 First Edition January 2007 Document Part Number 419772 002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer ENWW iv Product notice ENWW Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows 404rsnsunnnnenensnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility u 2 2 u 3 Administrator password cccccccceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecdeeecaeeaaeaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeecsseneeneaeeas 3 Managing an administrator password useeerssssnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnn ann 4 Entering an administrator password ueersnsseeeennnnnennnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennn nennen 4 Poweron password eisini einer ii hass sera ee are He ne A een 4 Managing a power
7. ound a secured object 2 Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2 3 Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer 3 and then lock the cable lock with the key j V A NOTE The location of the security cable slot varies by model ENWW 9 7 Using the fingerprint reader select models only EA NOTE The location of the fingerprint reader varies by model 10 Chapter7 Using the fingerprint reader select models only ENWW Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that is located in one of the following areas of your computer e Near the bottom of the TouchPad e On the right side of the keyboard e On the upper right side of the display Depending on your computer model the fingerprint reader may be oriented horizontally or vertically Both orientations require that you swipe your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor a g ENWW Locating the fingerprint reader 11 Registering fingerprints A fingerprint reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint registered in VeriSoft Access Manager instead of using a Windows password Whether you are using an HP computer with an integrated fingerprint reader or an optional external fingerprint reader you must set up the fingerprint reader before you can use a fingerprint logon to Windows E NOTE If you are using an optional external fingerprint reader connect the reader to the comp
8. puter risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer e QuickLock e Power on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data e Firewall software e Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot used with an optional security cable 2 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information Several types of passwords can be set depending on how you want to control access to your information Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer CAUTION To prevent being locked out of the computer record each password you set Because most passwords are not displayed as they are set changed or deleted it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature You can also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility e A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is no
9. t case sensitive e A password must be set and entered with the same keys For example if you set a password with keyboard number keys your password will not be recognized if you subsequently try to enter it with the embedded numeric keypad EF NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys e A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt A password set in Windows must be entered at a Windows prompt Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords e When creating passwords follow requirements set by the program e Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer e Do not store passwords in a file on the computer e Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider The following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions For additional information about Windows passwords such as screen saver passwords select Start gt Help and Support 2 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Administrator password Protects administrator level access to computer contents 199 E NOTE This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility contents User password Protects access to a Windows user account It also protects access to the computer contents and must be entered when you exit Sleep or
10. urn on or restart the computer or exit Hibernation A power on password is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted Managing a power on password To set change or delete this password 1 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security gt Power On Password and then press enter e To seta power on password type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To change a power on password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then press enter e To delete a power on password type your current password in the Enter Current Password field and then press enter 4 times 3 To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Entering a power on password At the Enter Password prompt type your password using the same keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password you must restart the computer and try again ENWW Setting passwords in Setup Utility 5 3 Using antivirus software 6 When you
11. use the computer for e mail network or Internet access you expose it to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable the operating system programs or utilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be kept up to date Norton Internet Security an antivirus program is preinstalled on the computer The software includes 60 days of free updates It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days by purchasing extended update service Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program To view and access Norton Internet Security select Start gt All Programs For more information about computer viruses type viruses in the Search field in Help and Support Chapter 3 Using antivirus software ENWW 4 ENWW Using firewall software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access unauthorized persons may be able to gain access to information about you the computer and your data Use the firewall software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy Firewall features include logging reporting and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the fire
12. uter before performing the steps below 1 In Windows double click the VeriSoft Access Manager icon in the notification area of the taskbar 2 On the My Identity page click Log On located in the upper left corner of the page The VeriSoft Access Manager Logon Wizard opens 3 On the Introduce Yourself page enter the user s Windows password if one has been established and then click Next 4 On the Services and Applications page click I want to and then click Register Fingerprints E4 NOTE By default VeriSoft Access Manager requires registration of at least 2 different fingers 5 When the VeriSoft Access Manager Registration Wizard opens click Next and then slowly swipe your finger across the sensor EA NOTE The right index finger is the default finger for enrolling the first fingerprint You can change the default by clicking the finger you want to register first on either the left hand or the right hand When you click a finger it will be outlined to show it has been selected 6 Continue swiping the same finger over the fingerprint sensor until the finger on the screen turns green EA NOTE The progress indicator advances after each finger swipe Multiple swipes are necessary to register a fingerprint NOTE If you need to start over during the fingerprint registration process right click the highlighted finger on the screen and then click Start Over 7 Click a different finger
13. wall user guide or contact your firewall manufacturer for more information EM NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall 8 5 Installing critical security updates CAUTION To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped Download all available updates and install them on your computer Chapter 5 Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft Use the update link at Start gt All Programs gt Windows Update Updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs are released periodically You can obtain updates as they are released from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support Installing critical security updates ENWW 6 Installing an optional security cable A NOTE A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 1 Loop the security cable ar
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