HP CQ20, Compaq Presario CQ40-105TU, Compaq Presario CQ40-106AU, Compaq Presario CQ40-106AX, Compaq Presario CQ40-107TU User Guide

Security

User Guide

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Development Company, L.P.

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The information contained herein is subject
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First Edition: June 2008

Document Part Number: 483456-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.

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Table of contents

1 Protecting the computer

2 Using passwords

Setting passwords in Windows ............................................................................................................. 3

Setting passwords in Setup Utility ........................................................................................................ 3

Administrator password ....................................................................................................... 3

Managing an administrator password ................................................................. 4

Entering an administrator password .................................................................... 4

Power-on password ............................................................................................................. 4

Managing a power-on password ......................................................................... 5

Entering a power-on password ........................................................................... 5

3 Using antivirus software

4 Using firewall software

5 Installing critical security updates

6 Installing an optional security cable

7 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)

Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................................... 11

Registering fingerprints ...................................................................................................................... 12

Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ...................................................................... 13

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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1 Protecting the computer

Standard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows Setup
Utility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks.

Follow the procedures in this guide to use the following features:

Passwords

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Antivirus software

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Firewall software

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Critical security updates

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Optional security cable

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Fingerprint reader (select models only)

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NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents, but they may not deter software attacks

or prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

NOTE: Before you send your computer for service, remove all password and fingerprint settings.

Computer risk Security feature

Unauthorized use of the computer

Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software

Unauthorized access to data

Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other
system identification information

Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft

Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password

Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

QuickLock

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Power-on password

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Firewall software

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Windows updates

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Administrator password

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