Security
Hardware and Software Guide
7–3
Security Preferences in Computer
Setup
Most security preferences are set in Computer Setup. Because
Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not support the
pointing devices on your notebook. When using Computer Setup,
you must use the keys on your notebook to navigate and make
selections.
For more details, refer to
Chapter 9, “Computer Setup.”
Unauthorized access to the
BIOS settings and other system
identification information
HP administrator password
Unauthorized removal of the
notebook
Security cable slot (used with an optional
security cable).
For more information on the security cable
slot, refer to the
“Optional Security Cable”
section in this chapter.
*This security feature is configured in Computer Setup. Computer Setup is a
non-Windows utility accessed by pressing
f10
when the notebook is started
or restarted. The procedures for using Computer Setup to set specific
security preferences are provided in this chapter. For information about
displaying system information and using other Computer Setup features, refer
to
Chapter 9, “Computer Setup.”
To Protect Against
Use This Security Feature
