HP Compaq tc4400 Base Model Tablet PC User Manual

SecurityUser Guide

Setting passwords in Computer SetupComputer Setup passwords FunctionSetup password Protects access to Computer Setup.Power-on password Protects access

Setup passwordThe Computer Setup setup password protects the configuration settings and system identificationinformation in Computer Setup. After this

Power-on passwordThe Computer Setup power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After thispassword is set, it must be entered each ti

Entering a power-on passwordAt the Power-on Password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you used to setthe password), and then pr

Using Computer Setup DriveLockCAUTION: To prevent the DriveLock-protected hard drive from becoming permanentlyunusable, record the DriveLock user pass

Setting a DriveLock passwordTo access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting

Entering a DriveLock passwordBe sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or externalMultiBay).At th

3 Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring system devicesFrom the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable

Setting stringent securityTo enable stringent security in Computer Setup, follow these steps:1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the co

Viewing Computer Setup System InformationThe System Information feature in Computer Setup provides 2 types of system information:●Identification infor

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Using Computer Setup System IDsThe System IDs feature in Computer Setup allows you to display or enter the computer asset tag andownership tag.NOTE: T

4 Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose the computer tocomputer viruses. Computer

5 Using firewall softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may beable to gain access to inf

6 Installing critical security updatesCAUTION: To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install theonline critical updates

7 Using HP ProtectTools SecurityManager (select models only)Select computer models include HP ProtectTools Security Manager. This software can be acce

8 Installing a security cableNOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computerfrom being mishandled or s

IndexAadministrator password 3antivirus software 15Ccable, security 19Computer Setupdevice security 11DriveLock password 8power-on password 6setup pas

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Table of contents1 Protecting the computer2 Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows ...

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1 Protecting the computerNOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not preventa product from being mishandled o

2 Using passwordsMost security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password andstore it in a secure location away from

Setting passwords in WindowsWindows passwords FunctionAdministrator password* Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account.User password*