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  • HP 6910p | Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista - Page 1
    Security User Guide
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    © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U. S. registered trademark 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
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW iii
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    iv Product notice ENWW
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    1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 4 Setup Computer Setup System Information 13 Using Computer Setup System IDs ...14 4 Using antivirus software 5 Using firewall software 6 Installing critical security updates 7 Using HP
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    Index ...20 vi ENWW
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    from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: Your computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online-security-based tracking and recovery service. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to
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    can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to their normal HP ProtectTools functions. The smart card PIN is used with a supported smart card reader, and the embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Windows passwords are set
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    Administrator password* User password* Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. Protects access to a Windows user account. *For information about setting a Windows administrator password or a Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. ENWW Setting passwords in
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    protects computer access when a smart card or Java Card and a smart card reader is used. When enabled as a BIOS password, protects access to the computer contents when the computer turns on, restarts, or exits Hibernation. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to support this
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    . 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Entering a setup password At the Setup password prompt, type your setup password (using the same kind of
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    Old password field, and then press f10. 3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. 6 Chapter 2 Using passwords ENWW
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    Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. ENWW Power-on password 7
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    used. DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard drive(s) of the computer. After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive, a password must be entered to access the drive. The drive must be inserted into the
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    the confirmation field, and then press f10. 9. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. ENWW Using Computer Setup DriveLock 9
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    to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Removing DriveLock protection To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
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    . Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Using Computer Setup stringent security CAUTION: To prevent the computer from becoming permanently unusable, record your configured setup password, power-on password, or smart card PIN in a safe
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    keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Removing stringent security To remove stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
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    Setup provides 2 types of system information: ● Identification information about the computer model and the batteries. ● Specification information about the processor, cache, memory, ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller revision. To view this general system information, follow these steps
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    the information. 4. Press f10 when finished. 5. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. 14 Chapter 3 Using Computer Setup security features ENWW
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    antivirus software must be updated. Norton Internet Security is preinstalled on the computer. For information about using the Norton Internet Security software, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Help and Support. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the
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    for more information. 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
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    . To be sure all available updates are installed on the computer observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Obtain updates, as they are released, from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. ENWW 17
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    Security Manager (select models only) Select computer models include HP ProtectTools Security Manager. This software can be accessed through Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. For more
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    . 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. NOTE: Your computer may look different from the illustration. The location of the security cable slot varies by model. ENWW 19
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    entering 10 removing 10 setting 9 F firewall software 16 H HP ProtectTools Security Manager 18 P passwords administrator 3 DriveLock 8 power-on 6 setup 5 user 3 S security cable 19 20 Index security, protecting the computer 1 software antivirus 15 critical updates 17 firewall 16 stringent security
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