HP Notebook Series - Security Feature Quick Reference

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Security
Security Feature Quick Reference
To Protect Against Use This Security Feature
Computer viruses Norton antivirus software
Unauthorized access to information
about you or your notebook
■ Windows updates
■ Firewall software
■ HP administrator Setup password,
which protects the system
information in the Setup utility*
Unauthorized use of the notebook ■ QuickLock
■ Power-on password*
Unauthorized access to the Setup
utility
HP administrator Setup password*
Unauthorized access to the contents of
a hard drive
Drivelock
Unauthorized startup from a CD Device disabling*
Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an
optional security cable)
*This security feature is configured in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is a
non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is started or
restarted. The procedures for using the Setup utility to set specific security
preferences are provided in this chapter. For information about displaying
system information and using other Setup utility features, refer to
“Using the
Setup Utility” in Chapter 9.