HP G62-a21EZ Notebook PC - Manual (Page 9)

8 Adding or replacing a memory module
9 Security
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 91
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 92
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 92
Setting passwords in Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 92
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 93
Managing an administrator password ............................................... 93
Entering an administrator password ................................................. 93
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 94
Managing a power-on password ...................................................... 94
Entering a power-on password ......................................................... 94
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 95
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 95
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 96
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 96
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 97
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 98
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 98
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 98
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 99
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 99
Exiting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 100
Setup Utility menus .......................................................................................................................... 100
Main menu ....................................................................................................................... 100
Security menu .................................................................................................................. 100
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 101
Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ 101
Appendix B Software updates
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 103
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 103
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 104
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 105
Appendix C Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs .................................................................................................................... 107
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 108
Using Windows Backup and Restore .............................................................................. 109
Using system restore points ............................................................................................ 110
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