Compaq nc6120 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 197

Security ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) ProtectTools Security Manager is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that are designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the notebook, networks, and critical data. Add-on modules for ProtectTools Security Manager include the following: ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or downloaded from the HP Web site. Visit http://www.hp.com for more information. Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook, including the following: ■ Alternatives to passwords when logging on to Microsoft Windows, such as using a smart card to log on to Windows. ■ Single sign-on capability that automatically remembers credentials for Web sites, applications, and protected network resources. ■ Support for optional security devices, such as smart cards and biometric fingerprint readers. For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for ProtectTools online Help. 7-24 Hardware and Software Guide