Instruction Manual

Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 70
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 70
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 71
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 72
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 72
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 74
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 74
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 75
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 75
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 75
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 75
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 75
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 76
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 77
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 77
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 78
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 78
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 79
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 79
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 80
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 80
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 81
12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and System Diagnostics ................................................................ 82
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 82
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 82
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 82
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 83
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 84
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 84
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 84
Using MultiBoot .................................................................................................................................. 85
About the boot device order ............................................................................................... 85
Choosing Multi Boot preferences ....................................................................................... 85
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .................................................... 86
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................. 86
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................. 86
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ........................................................... 87
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