Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................ 53
9 Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 54
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 54
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 55
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 56
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 56
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 57
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................... 57
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................... 58
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 58
Changing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 59
Removing DriveLock protection ........................................................................ 59
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 60
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ..................................................... 60
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ....................................................... 60
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 61
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 61
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 61
Using HP Client Security (select models only) ................................................................................... 61
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 62
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 62
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 62
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 63
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 63
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 66
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 66
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 66
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 66
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 66
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 67
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 68
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 68
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 68
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 68
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 69
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