HP Compaq 320 Notebook-PC User Manual
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Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 100
Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 101
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 101
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 101
BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 102
Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 102
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 103
Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 104
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 104
Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 104
Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 105
Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 107
Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 107
Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 108
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 109
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 109
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................. 110
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 111
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 111
Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 112
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 114
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 114
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 115
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 116
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................. 117
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 119
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 121
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