Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 58
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 61
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 61
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 61
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 62
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 64
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 65
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 65
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 66
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 67
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 67
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 68
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 69
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 69
Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 69
Setting up Windows logon ................................................................................. 70
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 70
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 70
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 70
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 70
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 71
Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 71
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 71
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 71
Backing up your software apps and information ................................................................................ 71
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 72
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 73
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 73
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 73
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 73
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 74
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 75
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 76
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 77
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