Instruction Manual

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 52
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................ 52
9 Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 53
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 54
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 54
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 55
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 55
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 56
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................... 56
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................... 57
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 58
Changing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 58
Removing DriveLock protection ........................................................................ 58
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 59
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ..................................................... 59
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ....................................................... 59
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 60
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 60
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 60
Using HP Client Security (select models only) ................................................................................... 61
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 61
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 61
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 62
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 63
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 63
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 66
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 66
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 66
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 66
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 67
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 68
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 68
Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 68
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................. 68
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