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Using System Information, Setting System Information Options
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Security Using System Information System information provides details about your notebook and battery pack. The following sections explain how to prevent other users from viewing system information and how to configure system information options in Computer Setup. System Information options allow you to: ■ Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and ownership tag. ■ Display a battery pack serial number. ✎ To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create an HP Administrator password. For instructions, see "Setting HP Administrator Passwords," earlier in this chapter. Setting System Information Options 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Access or set your preferences by following these directions: ❏ To view general system information, select the File menu > System Information. ❏ To view or enter identification values for system components, select the Security menu > System IDs. 3. To confirm the information or your preferences, press F10. 4. To save your information or preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. 3-16 Software Guide
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