HP Pavilion DV6833 User manual
Security
User Guide
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Second Edition: January 2008
First Edition: November 2007
Document Part Number: 460254-002
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Protecting the computer
2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ........................................................................................................ 3
Administrator password ....................................................................................................... 3
Managing an administrator password ................................................................. 4
Entering an administrator password .................................................................... 4
Power-on password ............................................................................................................. 4
Managing a power-on password ......................................................................... 4
Entering a power-on password ........................................................................... 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing an optional security cable
7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................................... 11
Registering fingerprints ...................................................................................................................... 12
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ...................................................................... 13
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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1 Protecting the computer
Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.
Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features:
●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 may not be able to deter software
attacks or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.
Computer risk Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer ●QuickLock
●Power-on password
Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software
Unauthorized access to data ●Firewall software
●Windows updates
Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
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2 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 the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password you 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. You can
also use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature.
Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility:
●A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.
●A password must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, if you set a password
with keyboard number keys, your password will not be recognized if you subsequently try to enter
it with the embedded numeric keypad.
NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the
keyboard number keys.
●A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. A password set in Windows must be entered
at a Windows prompt.
Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
●When creating 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 could be easily discovered by an outsider.
The following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. For additional
information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and
Support.
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Setting passwords in Windows
Password Function
Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility
contents.
User password Protects 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 to be entered
in the Windows Log On dialog box before you access the
computer. After you set a user or administrator password,
follow these steps:
1. Initiate QuickLock by pressing fn+f6.
2. Exit QuickLock by entering your Windows user or
administrator password.
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
Password Function
Administrator password* ●Protects access to Setup Utility.
●After this password is set, it must be entered each time
you access Setup Utility.
CAUTION: If you forget your administrator password, you
cannot access Setup Utility.
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, you
cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation.
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.
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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Managing an administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Administrator Password, and then press enter.
●To set an administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.
●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 enter.
●To delete an administrator password, type your current password in the Enter Password field,
and then press enter 4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Entering an administrator password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you
used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator
password, you must 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.
Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the setup
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Power-On Password, and then press enter.
●To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
●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 enter.
●To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press enter 4 times.
3. To save your preferences and exit Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
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