HP G62-a21EZ Notebook PC User Manual

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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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