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HP EliteBook 2170p Notebook PC User Manual

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Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 51

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 52
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 52

Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 53

Using optional external drives ............................................................................................ 53

Using the docking connector .............................................................................................................. 54

9 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... 55

10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 58

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 58
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 59

Setting passwords in the operating system ....................................................................... 59
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 59

Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 60
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 60

Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password .................................................................. 60

Managing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 61
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 61

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock ..................................................................................... 61

Managing an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................... 61

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 61
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 62
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 63

Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon ................................................................ 63
Enrolling your fingerprint .................................................................................................... 63

11 Backup and Recovery ................................................................................................................................ 65

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 65
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 67

12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 68

Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................... 68
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 68

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 68
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 69

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 69

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 70
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 70

Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 71

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