Owner's Manual

Securing your computer and information7
Computer security is essential for protecting the condentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.
Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the Setup Utility
(BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses,
worms, and other types of malicious code.
Computer security features
Your computer includes features that help protect the integrity of your system and its data from unauthorized
access. Review these features to ensure proper use.
Table 7-1 Computer risks and security features
Computer risk Computer feature
Unauthorized use of the
computer or user account
User password
A password is a group of characters that you choose to authorize
access to your computer information.
‒ or –
Windows Hello (select products only)
On products equipped with a ngerprint reader or an infrared camera,
Windows Hello allows you to enroll your ngerprint, your facial ID, and
set up a PIN. After enrollment, you can use your ngerprint reader,
facial ID, or PIN to sign in to Windows.
To set up Windows Hello:
1. Select the Start button, select Settings, select Accounts, and
then select Sign-in options.
2. To add a password, select Password, and then select Add.
3. Under Windows Hello Fingerprint or Windows Hello Face, select
Set up.
4. Select Get Started, and then follow the on-screen instructions to
enroll your ngerprint or facial ID and set up a PIN.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ngerprint logon issues, make sure
when you register your
ngerprint that all sides of your nger
are registered by the ngerprint reader.
NOTE: The PIN is not limited in length. The default setting is
for numbers only. To include alphabetic or special characters,
select the
include letters and symbols check box.
Unauthorized access to
Setup Utility, BIOS
settings, and other
system identication
information
Administrator password
Computer viruses Antivirus software
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