Owner manual

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 57
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 57
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 60
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 60
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 62
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 62
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 63
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 63
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 63
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 64
Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 64
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 64
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 64
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 65
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 65
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 65
Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 65
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 65
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 66
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 66
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 66
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 67
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 67
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 67
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 68
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 69
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 70
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 70
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 71
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 72
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 73
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 73
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................... 74
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