HP Pavilion Dv6z 3200 Cto Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Manual

							16.Connect external devices to the computer.
17.Connect the computer to AC power.
18.Turn on the computer.
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							11 Security
Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this guide to use:
●Passwords
●Antivirus software
●Firewall software
●Critical security updates
●Optional security cable
●Fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE:Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they might not deter software attacks
or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE:Before sending the computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer riskSecurity feature
Unauthorized use of the computer●QuickLock
●Power-on password
Computer virusesNorton Internet Security software
Unauthorized access to data●Firewall software
●Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification informationAdministrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computerCritical security updates from Microsoft®
Unauthorized access to a Windows user accountUser password
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
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							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
are set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.
CAUTION:To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password set. Because most
passwords are not displayed as they are set, changed, or deleted, it is essential to record each password
immediately and store it in a secure place.
You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature, and the
same password can be used for more than one Setup Utility feature.
To setup a password in Setup Utility:
●Combine up to 8 letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.
●Enter the password at the Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered at a
Windows prompt.
To safely create and save passwords:
●Follow requirements set by the program.
●Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
●Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
●Do not use your name or other personal information that can easily be discovered by an outsider.
For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start
> Help and Support.
Setting passwords in Windows
PasswordFunction
Administrator passwordProtects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE:This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility
contents.
User passwordProtects access to a Windows user account. It also protects
access to the computer contents and must be entered when
you exit Sleep or Hibernation.
QuickLock Protects the computer by requiring a password in the Windows
Log On dialog box before accessing the computer. After setting
a user or administrator password:
1.Initiate QuickLock by pressing the QuickLock key.
2.Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or
administrator password.
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							Setting passwords in Setup Utility
PasswordFunction
Administrator password●Protects access to Setup Utility.
●After this password is set, it is entered each time you
access Setup Utility.
CAUTION:If you forget your administrator password, Setup
Utility cannot be accessed.
Power-on password
●Protects access to the computer contents.
●After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
CAUTION:If you forget your power-on password, the
computer cannot be turned on or restarted, or exit Hibernation.
For details about passwords, refer to the “Administrator password” or “Power-on password” sections in
this guide.
Administrator password
Your administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in
Setup Utility. After this password is set, you must enter it each time you access Setup Utility.
Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows,
nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. Be sure that you record your password and
store it in a safe place.
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To set, change, or delete this password:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When the Startup
Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Administrator Password, and then press the enter
key.
●To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To change an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field,
and then press the enter key four times.
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering an administrator password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press the enter key. After
three unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, restart the computer and try again.
Power-on password
Your power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer. After this password is set, it must
be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. A power-on password is
not displayed as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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							Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete the power-on password:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When the Startup
Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press the enter key.
●To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press the enter key.
●To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press the enter key four times.
3.To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press the enter key. After three
unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, restart the computer and try again.
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							Using antivirus software
When using the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, the computer is exposed to
viruses. Computer viruses disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause them to function
abnormally.
Antivirus software detects most viruses, destroys them, and in most cases, repairs any damage caused.
To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, keep antivirus software up-to-date.
Norton Internet Security, an antivirus program, is preinstalled on the computer. The software includes
60 days of free updates. HP recommends protecting the computer against new viruses beyond 60 days
by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security
software and for purchasing extended update service are provided within the program. To view and
access Norton Internet Security, select Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Help and Support search box.
Using firewall software
When using the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, unauthorized persons might gain
access to the computer, your personal files, and information about you. Use the firewall software
preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
Firewall features include logging and reporting of network activity, and automatic monitoring of all
incoming and outgoing traffic. For more information, refer to the firewall user guide or contact the firewall
manufacturer.
NOTE:Under some circumstances a firewall blocks access to Internet games, interferes with printer
or file sharing on a network, or blocks authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily resolve the
problem, disable the firewall, perform the task, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve
the problem, reconfigure the firewall.
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							Installing critical security updates
CAUTION:Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security
breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive an
alert.
Updates to the operating system and other software might have become available after the computer
was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer:
●Run Windows Update after you set up the computer. Use the update link at Start > All
Programs > Windows Update.
●Run Windows Update monthly thereafter.
●Obtain updates to Windows and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft
Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support.
Installing an optional security cable
NOTE:A security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it might not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE:The location of the security cable slot varies by computer model.
To attach the security cable:
1.Loop the security cable around a secured object.
2.Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2).
3.Insert the cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the cable lock
with the key.
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							Using the Fingerprint Reader (select models only)
NOTE:The location of the Fingerprint Reader varies by computer model.
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
The Fingerprint Reader is a small metallic sensor that is located:
●Near the bottom of the TouchPad
●On the right side of the keyboard
●On the upper-right side of the display
●On the left side of the display
Depending on the computer model, the Fingerprint Reader might be oriented horizontally or vertically.
Both orientations require that you swipe your finger perpendicular to the metallic sensor.
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							Registering fingerprints
A Fingerprint Reader allows you to log on to Windows using a fingerprint that you have registered using
DigitalPersona Personal software, instead of using a Windows password.
To register one or more fingerprints:
1.In Windows, click the DigitalPersona Personal icon in the notification area at the far right of the
taskbar.
2.Read the welcome text, and then click Next.
The Verify Your Identity window appears.
3.Type your Windows password, if one has been established, and then click Next.
NOTE:If you do not have a Windows password, the Protect Your Windows Account window
appears. Create a Windows password at this time, or skip this step by clicking Next. However,
setting a Windows password optimizes the security of the computer.
The Fingerprint Registration Training window appears.
4.View the demonstration, and then click Next.
The Register a Fingerprint window appears.
5.Click the finger on the screen that corresponds to the finger you want to register.
The next window appears, outlining that finger in green.
6.Slowly swipe your chosen finger over the Fingerprint Reader.
NOTE: If the swipe is not completed correctly, a message explains why the swipe was
unsuccessful.
NOTE:For best results, swipe the same finger in the same direction each time you use the
Fingerprint Reader.
7.Continue swiping the same finger over the Fingerprint Reader until you have completed four
successful swipes.
When the fingerprint is registered successfully, the Register a Fingerprint window appears, allowing
you to register more fingerprints. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to register additional fingerprints.
8.When you are finished registering fingerprints, click Next.
If you register only one fingerprint, a message recommends that you register additional fingerprints.
Click Yes to register more fingerprints, and then repeat steps 1 through 8 for each fingerprint
registered.
– or –
Click No if you do not want to register additional fingerprints. The Registration Complete window
appears.
9.Click Finish.
NOTE:Repeat steps 1 through 9 for each additional user.
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