User guide

Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 52
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 52
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 55
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 55
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 55
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 56
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 59
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 59
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 59
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 61
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 61
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 62
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 62
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 63
Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 63
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 63
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 63
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 63
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 64
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 64
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................... 64
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 64
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 64
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 65
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 65
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 66
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 66
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 66
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 67
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 67
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 69
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 69
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 70
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