HP Spectre x2 - Manual (Page 52)

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
Password Function
Administrator password ● Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).
● If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Power-on password ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
computer.
● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or
restart the computer.
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer
from operating properly.
NOTE: To start Setup Utility, your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard
attached to your notebook. The on-screen keyboard, which displays in tablet mode, cannot access Setup
Utility.
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS):
● Computers or tablets with keyboards:
▲ Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f10 .
● Tablets without keyboards:
1. Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button.
2. Tap f10.
2. Select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Using Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet
security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your computer as a trial
offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security risks, security
software must be kept up to date. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade the security software trial
offer or purchase the software of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.
Using antivirus software
Computer viruses can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, 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. It is strongly recommended that you use the
antivirus program of your choice in order to fully protect your computer.
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