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 you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life.
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							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 user password and the DriveLock master password set in Computer 
Setup, the hard drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be 
used.
You can use the same password for a Computer Setup feature and for a Windows security feature. You can 
also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup feature.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
●When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.
●Do not use the same password for multiple applications or websites, and do not reuse your Windows 
password for any other application or website.
●Use the Password Manager feature of HP Client Security to store your user names and passwords for 
your websites and applications. You can securely read them in the future if they cannot be remembered.
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							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 set a DriveLock password.DriveLock user password*Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by 
DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the 
enable process.NOTE:For select products, a BIOS administrator password must 
be set before you can set a DriveLock password.*For details about each of these passwords, see the following topics.
Managing a BIOS administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
1.Start Computer Setup.
●Computers or tablets with keyboards:
▲Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer 
Setup.
●Tablets without keyboards:
▲Turn o

						

							▲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 drive(s) of the computer. After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive, a password 
must be entered to access the drive. The drive must be inserted into the computer or an advanced port 
replicator in order for it to be accessed by the DriveLock passwords.
To apply DriveLock protection to an internal hard drive, a user password and a master password must be set  in Computer Setup. Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection:
●After DriveLock protection is applied to a hard drive, the hard drive can be accessed only by entering either the user password or the master password.
●The owner of the user password should be the day-to-day user 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.
NOTE:For select products, a BIOS administrator password must be set before you can access the 
DriveLock features.
Setting a DriveLock password
To set a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Start Computer Setup.
●Computers or tablets with keyboards:
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							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 in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
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							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 screen.
2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3.Select Security, select Hard Drive Tools, select Automatic DriveLock, and then press enter.
4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press enter.
5.Select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
6.Select Disable protection.
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.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to 
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to 
function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they have  caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up 
to date.
Windows Defender is preinstalled on your computer. It is strongly recommended that you continue to use an 
antivirus program in order to fully protect your computer.
For more information about computer viruses, access the HP Support Assistant.
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