HP Mini 1103 - Manual (Page 55)

Managing a power-on password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
esc . When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10 .
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter .
● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press
enter .
● To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press
enter .
● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press
enter 4 times.
3. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a power-on password
At the Enter Password prompt, type your password, and then press enter . After 3 unsuccessful attempts
to enter the password, you must restart the computer and try again.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause
them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must
be kept up to date.
An antivirus program may be preinstalled on your computer and may include a trial offer. It is strongly
recommended that you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of your choice in order
to fully protect your computer.
For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in Help and Support.
Using firewall software
Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system or network. A firewall can be a
software program you install on your computer and/or network, or it can be a solution made up of both
hardware and software.
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