HP Pavilion 14 Ab000 Notebook Pc Series User Manual

8Securing your computer and information
Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your 
information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the  Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, 
such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.
IMPORTANT:Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your...

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwordsPasswordFunctionAdministrator password●Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).
●If you forget your administrator password, you cannot 
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Power-on password●Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the 
computer.
●If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on 
or restart the computer.
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
CAUTION:Use extreme care when...

●Host-based firewalls—Software that protects only the computer it is installed on.
●Network-based firewalls—Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to 
protect all the computers on the network.
When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared 
with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your...

3.Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the security 
cable lock with the key.
4.Remove the key and keep it in a safe place.
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9Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output 
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) 
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of 
system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
CAUTION:Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the...

Downloading a BIOS updateCAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and 
install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. 
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an 
optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, 
follow these instructions:
●Do not disconnect power from the...

10Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run 
diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside  the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating 
system or other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI):
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then quickly press esc....

11Backing up, restoring, and recovering
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most models.
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to Help and Support.
▲From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
- or -
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
Creating recovery media and backups
The following methods...

●To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you 
must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use rewritable 
discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they are not 
compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or, instead, you can use a high-quality blank USB flash 
drive. 
●If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability,...

▲From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers 
and/or applications
, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
●On select models, if you want to reset your computer using a minimized image, you can choose the HP 
Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media. Minimized 
Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Other applications included in 
the image continue to be available for...