7
Maintaining your computer
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40
Improving performance
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40
Using Disk Defragmenter
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40
Using Disk Cleanup
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40
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
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40
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
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41
Updating programs and drivers
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41
Cleaning your computer
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41
Cleaning procedures
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41
Cleaning the display
........................................................................................................
42
Cleaning the sides or cover
.............................................................................................
42
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)
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42
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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42
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Securing your computer and information
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44
Using passwords
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44
Setting Windows passwords
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44
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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45
Using the
fingerprint
reader (select products only)
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45
Using Internet security software
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46
Using antivirus software
...................................................................................................................
46
Using
firewall
software
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46
Installing software updates
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46
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
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47
Securing your wireless network
..........................................................................................................................
47
Backing up your software applications and information
....................................................................................
47
Using an optional security cable
.........................................................................................................................
47
9
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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49
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
................................................................................................................................
49
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
..............................................................................................................................
49
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................................................
49
Downloading a BIOS update
..............................................................................................................
50
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)
..............................................................................
51
10
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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52
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
....................................................................
52
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