Datasheet

7–18 Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Device Security
From the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable
or partially disable most ports and drives.
To disable or reenable notebook capabilities in Computer Setup:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing
f10 while the “F10 = ROM
Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of
the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ For navigation instructions, press f1.
2. Select Security > Device security, and then enter your
preferences.
3. To confirm your preferences, press f10.
4. To save your preferences, select File > Save Changes and
Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.
System Information
The System Information setting 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, refer to
the
“Setting HP Administrator Passwords” section earlier in
this chapter.