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Hardware and Software Guide
Security
ProtectTools Security Manager (Select
Models Only)
ProtectTools Security Manager is accessed through Microsoft
Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that are
designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the
notebook, networks, and critical data. Add-on modules for
ProtectTools Security Manager include the following:
■
Credential Manager for ProtectTools
■
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
■
Smart Card Security for ProtectTools
Depending on your notebook model, add-on modules may be
preinstalled, preloaded, or downloaded from the HP Web site.
Visit
http://www.hp.com
for more information.
Credential Manager for ProtectTools
Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that
provide protection against unauthorized access to your notebook,
including the following:
■
Alternatives to passwords when logging on to
Microsoft Windows, such as using a smart card to log
on to Windows.
■
Single sign-on capability that automatically remembers
credentials for Web sites, applications, and protected network
resources.
■
Support for optional security devices, such as smart cards and
biometric fingerprint readers.
For more information, refer to the Credential Manager for
ProtectTools online Help.
