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Setting passwords in the operating system

Operating system passwords

Function

Root password

Protects access to an operating system root-level account.

User password

Protects access to an operating system user account.

Setting passwords in the operating system

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Summary of Contents for 515 - Notebook PC

Page 1: ...Security User Guide ...

Page 2: ...rranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition June 2009 Document Part Number 535350 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your c...

Page 3: ... at restart 11 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 12 Setting a DriveLock password 13 Entering a DriveLock password 14 Changing a DriveLock password 15 Removing DriveLock protection 16 3 Using Computer Setup security features Securing system devices 17 Using Computer Setup stringent security 18 Setting stringent security 19 Removing stringent security 20 Viewing Computer Setup System Information 21 4 U...

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Page 5: ...ntication using passwords or smart cards Unauthorized access to Computer Setup f10 Setup password in Computer Setup Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup f10 passwords Stringent security feature in Computer Setup Unauthorized startup from an optical drive diskette drive or internal network adapter Boot options ...

Page 6: ...rt or your authorized service provider for additional information If you forget both the power on password and the setup password set in Computer Setup you cannot turn on the computer or exit Hibernation Call technical support or your authorized service provider for additional information If you forget both the user password and the master DriveLock password set in Computer Setup the hard drive th...

Page 7: ...ating system Operating system passwords Function Root password Protects access to an operating system root level account User password Protects access to an operating system user account Setting passwords in the operating system 3 ...

Page 8: ...s Hibernation DriveLock master password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock It is also used to remove DriveLock protection This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process DriveLock user password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process 4 Cha...

Page 9: ...of the setup password It is not interchangeable with an operating system root password although both passwords can be identical It is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted It must be set and entered with the same keys For example a setup password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys It can include a...

Page 10: ...nter To set a setup password type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To change a setup password type your current password in the Old password field type a new password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To delete a setup password type your current password in the Old password field and then press f10 3 To save you...

Page 11: ...p password prompt type your setup password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the setup password you must restart the computer and try again Setup password 7 ...

Page 12: ...eristics of a power on password It is not displayed as it is set entered changed or deleted It must be set and entered with the same keys For example a power on password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric keypad number keys It can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive 8 Chapter 2 Using pa...

Page 13: ...ess enter To set a power on password type the password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To change a power on password type the current password in the Old password field type the new password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 To delete a power on password type the current password in the Old password field and then press f10 ...

Page 14: ...rd prompt type your password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password you must turn off the computer turn it back on and then try again 10 Chapter 2 Using passwords ...

Page 15: ...Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security Password options and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select Enable or Disable in the Require password on restart field and then press f10 4 To save your preferences use the arrow...

Page 16: ...rotection to an internal hard drive a user password and a master password must be set in Computer Setup Note the following considerations about using DriveLock protection After DriveLock protection is applied to a hard drive the hard drive can be accessed only by entering either the user password or the master password The owner of the user password should be the day to day user of the protected h...

Page 17: ...e Protection field and then press f10 5 Read the warning To continue press f10 6 Type your user password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 7 Type your master password in the New password and Verify new password fields and then press f10 8 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have selected type DriveLock in the confirmation field and then press f10 9 ...

Page 18: ...al docking device or external MultiBay At the DriveLock Password prompt type your user or master password using the same kind of keys you used to set the password and then press enter After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password you must shut down the computer and try again 14 Chapter 2 Using passwords ...

Page 19: ...nter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 4 Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change Type your current password in the Old password field and then type the new password in the New password field and in the Verify new password field Then press f10 5 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save ...

Page 20: ...t Security DriveLock passwords and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive and then press f10 4 Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Protection field and then press f10 5 Type your master password in the Old password field Then press f10 6 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instruct...

Page 21: ...ressing f10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration Boot options or System Configuration Port options Then press enter and use the arrow keys to select the options you want 3 To confirm your preferences press f10 4 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Th...

Page 22: ...smart card PIN in a safe place away from your computer Without these passwords or PIN the computer cannot be unlocked The stringent security feature enhances power on security by forcing user authentication with your configured setup password power on password or smart card PIN before granting access to the system 18 Chapter 3 Using Computer Setup security features ...

Page 23: ...e arrow keys to select Security Password options and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select Enable in the Stringent security field 4 Read the warning To continue press f10 5 To enable the feature each time the computer is turned on press f10 6 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go int...

Page 24: ... lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select Security Password options and then press enter 3 Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Stringent security field and then press f10 4 To save your preferences use the arrow keys to select File Save changes and exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts 20 Chapter 3 U...

Page 25: ...M To view this general system information follow these steps 1 Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer and then pressing f10 while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen 2 Use the arrow keys to select File System Information and then press enter NOTE To prevent unauthorized access to this information you must create a setup password...

Page 26: ...tilities or cause them to function abnormally Antivirus software can detect most viruses destroy them and in most cases repair any damage they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses antivirus software must be updated For more information about antivirus software and computer viruses type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support 22 Chapter 4 Using antivirus ...

Page 27: ...es include information on logging and reporting and automatic alarms to monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic Refer to the firewall documentation or contact your firewall manufacturer for more information NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the...

Page 28: ...automatic online updates To set up automatic online updates 1 Select Computer Control Center YaST Security and Users Automatic Online Update 2 Select the Enable Automatic Update check box 3 Select your preferred options for the automatic online update 24 Chapter 6 Setting up automatic online updates ...

Page 29: ...terrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen 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 25 ...

Page 30: ...ingent security 18 D device security 17 DriveLock password changing 15 description 12 entering 14 removing 16 setting 13 F firewall software 23 P passwords DriveLock 12 power on 8 root 3 setup 5 user 3 R root password 3 S security cable 25 security protecting the computer 1 software antivirus 22 automatic updates 24 firewall 23 stringent security 18 U user password 3 26 Index ...

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