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ProtectTools Security Manager
(select models only)
Select computer models come with ProtectTools Security 
Manager preinstalled. This software can be accessed through the 
Microsoft Windows Control Panel. It provides security features 
that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, 
networks, and critical data. ProtectTools Security Manager is a 
security console that provides enhanced functionality with the 
addition of the following modules:
■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools
■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools
■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
■ Smart Card Security for ProtectTools
■ Java Card Security for ProtectTools
Depending on your computer model, add-on modules may be 
preinstalled, preloaded, or downloadable from the HP Web site. 
Visit 
http://www.hp.com for more information.