HP V6604AU User Manual

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© 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 s...

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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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Table of contents 1 Protecting the computer 2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility .............

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1 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 foll...

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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 t...

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Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility contents. User password Protects access to a Windows user accou...

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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 ...

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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...

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3 Using antivirus software When you 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. Antiviru...

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4 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...

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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 opera...

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6 Installing an optional security cable 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 around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the cabl...

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7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) NOTE: The location of the fingerprint reader varies by model. 10 Chapter 7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ENWW ...

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Locating the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader is a small metallic sensor that is located in one of the following areas of your computer: ● Near the bottom of the TouchPad ● On the right side of the keyboard ● On the upper-right side of...

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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 o...

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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 ...

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Index A administrator password entering 4 managing 4 antivirus software 6 C cable, security 9 critical updates, software 8 E entering a power-on password 5 entering an administrator password 4 F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 fi...