HP G72-b50US Notebook PC - Manual (Page 9)

8 Adding or replacing a memory module
9 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 92
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 93
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 93
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 93
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 94
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 94
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 94
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 95
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 95
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 95
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 96
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 96
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 97
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 97
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 98
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 99
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 99
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 99
Displaying system information ......................................................................................... 100
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility ........................................................................ 100
Exiting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 101
Setup Utility menus .......................................................................................................................... 101
Main menu ....................................................................................................................... 101
Security menu .................................................................................................................. 101
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 102
Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ 102
Appendix B Software updates
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 104
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 104
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 105
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 106
Appendix C Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs .................................................................................................................... 108
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 109
Using Windows Backup and Restore .............................................................................. 110
Using system restore points ............................................................................................ 111
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