HP A6300f - Pavilion - 2 GB RAM, Getting Started

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Getting Started (features vary by model)
Protecting the Computer
Protect the computer, personal settings, and data from a variety of risks by using:
Passwords.
Antivirus software.
Firewall software.
Critical security updates.
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the 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 the Microsoft Windows
Vista operating system
on the computer.
Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing a password:
Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
Choose a long password (minimum of six characters).
Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not be able to
prevent software attacks or to prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
Computer risk Security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer
or user account User password
Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software (antivirus
program)
Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software (firewall program)
Windows Vista 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
CAUTION: To avoid being locked out of the computer, record each password
you set. Because 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.