HP 14 Elitebook Folio 1040 G2 Notebook User Manual

Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
●When charging or calibrating a battery
●When installing or modifying system software
●When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select products only)
●When running Disk Defragmenter
●When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:
●The battery begins to charge.
●If the computer is turned on, the power meter icon in taskbar changes appearance.
When...

7Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS) can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
NOTE:Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product 
from being mishandled or stolen.NOTE:Before you send your computer for service, back up and delete con

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 Computer Setup, which is preinstalled on the computer.
●BIOS administrator and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system 
BIOS.
●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.
●If you forget both the DriveLock...

Setting passwords in Computer SetupPasswordFunctionBIOS administrator password*Protects access to Computer Setup.NOTE:If features have been enabled to prevent removing the 
BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to remove it  until those features have been disabled.DriveLock master password*Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by 
DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection.NOTE:For select products, a BIOS administrator password must 
be set before you can...

▲Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer 
Setup.
●Tablets without keyboards:
▲Turn o

Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only)CAUTION:To prevent a DriveLock-protected hard drive from becoming permanently unusable, record the 
DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password in a safe place away from your computer. If you  forget both DriveLock passwords, the hard drive will be permanently locked and can no longer be used.
DriveLock protection prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. DriveLock can be applied only to the internal hard...

Enabling DriveLock (select products only)
For select products, you may need to follow these instructions to enable DriveLock.
1.Start Computer Setup.
●Computers or tablets with keyboards:
1.Turn o

Entering a DriveLock password (select products only)
Be sure 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 three incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.
Changing a DriveLock password (select products only)
To change a DriveLock password...

6.Read the warning. To continue, select YES.
7.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, select the Save icon and then follow the on-screen 
instructions.
– or –
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection (select products only)
To remove DriveLock protection 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...

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