HP 6535b Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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- HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 1
Security User Guide - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 2
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. Third Edition: June 2008 Document Part Number: 463798-003 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 3
Using Computer Setup security features Securing system devices ...14 Viewing Computer Setup System Information 15 Using Computer Setup System IDs ...16 4 Using antivirus software 5 Using firewall software 6 Installing critical security updates 7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 4
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network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 6
and are managed by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to their normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 7
Function Administrator password* Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. User password* 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. Setting passwords in - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 8
during the enable process. When enabled as a BIOS administrator 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 security feature. 4 Chapter 2 Using passwords - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 9
not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both passwords can be identical. ● It is not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ● It must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a BIOS administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 10
computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. When prompted, type your current - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 11
password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you must restart the computer and try again. BIOS administrator password - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 12
of the protected hard drive. The owner of the master password may be either a system administrator or the day-to-day user. ● The user password and the master password can be identical. ● You can delete a user password or master password only by removing DriveLock protection from the drive. DriveLock - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 13
displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 14
that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay). At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 15
Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device to select an internal hard drive. - or - Use the - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 16
the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock password, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 17
an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 18
To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 19
batteries. ● Specification information about the processor, cache, memory, ROM, video revision, and keyboard controller revision. To view this general system displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 20
Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > System IDs, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Notebook Asset Tag or Notebook Ownership Tag, and - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 21
Services > Total Protection. If the software is preloaded, select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen to load the McAfee Total Protection software. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 22
Programs > McAfee > Managing Services > Total Protection. Firewall features refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the software problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 23
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 24
ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager software is preinstalled on select computer models networks, and critical data. For more information, refer to the HP ProtectTools online Help. 20 Chapter 7 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 25
8 Installing a security cable NOTE: A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2). 3. Insert the cable lock into the security - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 26
, security 21 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 5 device security 14 DriveLock password 8 critical updates, software 19 D device security 14 DriveLock password changing 11 description 8 entering 10 removing 12 setting 9 F firewall software 18 H HP ProtectTools Security Manager 20 M McAfee - HP 6535b | Security - Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 27
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