User guide

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 58
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 58
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................ 58
9 Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 59
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 60
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 60
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 61
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 61
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 62
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 62
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 63
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 63
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 63
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 64
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 64
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 65
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 68
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 68
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 68
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 69
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 69
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 71
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 71
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 71
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 72
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 72
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ..................................... 73
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ...................................................................... 74
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 74
12 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................................................... 75
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 75
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 75
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