User manual

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 39
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting power problems ..................................................................................................... 40
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 40
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 42
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 42
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 42
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 42
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 43
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 44
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 44
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 44
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 44
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 46
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 46
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 46
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 47
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 47
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 47
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 48
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 48
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 48
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 49
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 49
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 49
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 49
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 50
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 50
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 50
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 50
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 51
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