To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
1.
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press
esc
, and then press
f10
.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select computer models. In order to use the fingerprint reader,
you must set up a user account and password on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints
using HP SimplePass software.
For the location of the fingerprint reader on your computer, see
Getting to know your computer on page 3
.
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)
HP SimplePass provides an easy-to-use interface to help secure your computer and simplify the way you log
on to your computer and password-protected websites. Use a registered fingerprint to:
●
Log on to Windows.
●
Access websites and other programs that require a logon.
●
Set up a single sign-on service that allows you to use a registered fingerprint to create credentials for
any application that requires a user name and password.
●
Set up protected accounts on the computer for multiple users.
For more information, see the HP SimplePass software Help.
Registering fingerprints
To register one or more fingerprints with HP SimplePass:
1.
Swipe a finger on the fingerprint sensor to launch HP SimplePass.
2.
When the HP SimplePass welcome screen is revealed, click Get Started.
3.
HP SimplePass prompts you to swipe your right index finger over the sensor.
4.
Swipe your finger 3 times to finish the registration.
A green circle is revealed on the finger if it is registered successfully.
5.
To set up a Windows password, select Set up Windows logon.
Repeat these steps for each additional user.
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows
To log on to Windows using your fingerprint:
1.
After you register your fingerprints, restart Windows.
2.
Swipe any of your registered fingerprints to log on to Windows.
Using Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet
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