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Software Guide
Security
Using System Information
System information provides details about your notebook and
battery pack. The following sections explain how to prevent other
users from viewing system information and how to configure
system information options in Computer Setup.
System Information options allow you to:
■
Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and
ownership tag.
■
Display a battery pack serial number.
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To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must
create an HP Administrator password. For instructions, see
“Setting HP Administrator Passwords,”
earlier in this chapter.
Setting System Information Options
1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook.
Press
F10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏
To change the language, press
F2.
❏
For navigation instructions, press
F1.
2. Access or set your preferences by following these directions:
❏
To view general system information, select the File
menu > System Information.
❏
To view or enter identification values for system
components, select the Security menu > System IDs.
3. To confirm the information or your preferences, press
F10.
4. To save your information or preferences, use the arrow keys
to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the
instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and
take effect when the notebook restarts.
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