User's Manual

Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................. 53
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................... 53
9 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 54
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 55
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 55
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 57
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 57
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 59
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 59
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 59
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 59
Using HP Client Security Manager (select models only) .................................................................... 60
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 60
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 61
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 63
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 63
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 64
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 64
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 64
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 64
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 65
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 66
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 67
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 67
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 68
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 68
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 69
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 70
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 71
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 71
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 72
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 73
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 73
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 73
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