7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 36
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 36
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 37
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 37
Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 37
Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................ 38
Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 39
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 40
Sharing drives on the network ........................................................................................... 41
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 42
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 42
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 42
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 42
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 45
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 45
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 46
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 49
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 49
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 49
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 51
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 51
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 52
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 53
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 53
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 54
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 54
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 54
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 54
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 54
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 55
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 55
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