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8 Maintenance Performing regular maintenance keeps your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer. Improving performance You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. Using Disk Defragmenter HP recommends using Disk Defragmenter to defragment your hard drive at least once a month. To run Disk Defragmenter: NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. 1. Connect the computer to AC power. 2. Type defragment in the taskbar search box, and then select Defragment and Optimize Drives. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Type disk in the taskbar search box, and then select Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers regularly. Updates can resolve issues and provide new features and options. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you do not get the most out of your equipment. ▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic notifications when updates become available. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer regularly removes dirt and debris so that your device continues to operate at its best. Use the following information to safely clean the external surfaces of your computer. 36 Chapter 8 Maintenance

Section	Page
Getting started	9
Finding information	9
Components	11
Locating hardware	11
Locating software	11
Right	11
Left	12
Display	13
Keyboard area	14
Touchpad	14
Touchpad settings	14
Adjusting touchpad settings	14
Turning on the touchpad	14
Touchpad components	14
Lights	15
Button, speakers, and SIM card tray	16
Using your HP Elite Slim Active Pen	17
Special keys	18
Action keys	19
Hot keys	21
Labels	21
Using a SIM card	22
Determining the correct SIM card size for your computer	23
Inserting a SIM card in the digital pen pocket	23
Network connections	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Wireless button	24
Operating system controls	24
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using HP Mobile Broadband	25
Using eSIM	26
Using GPS	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	26
Connecting Bluetooth devices	26
Connecting to a wired network	27
Navigating the screen	28
Using touchpad and touch screen gestures	28
Tap	28
Two-finger pinch zoom	28
Two-finger slide (touchpad and precision touchpad)	29
Two-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	29
Three-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	29
Four-finger tap (touchpad and precision touchpad)	30
Three-finger swipe (touchpad and precision touchpad)	30
Four-finger swipe (precision touchpad)	30
One-finger slide (touch screen)	31
Using an optional keyboard or mouse	31
Using an on-screen keyboard	31
Entertainment features	32
Using a camera	32
Using audio	32
Using sound settings	32
Viewing or changing sound settings	32
Using the control panel to view and control audio settings	32
Using video	33
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays	33
Using data transfer	33
Connecting devices to a USB Type-C port	33
Managing power	35
Using Sleep	35
Initiating and exiting Sleep	35
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	36
Using the Power icon and Power Options	36
Running on battery power	36
Using HP Fast Charge	37
Displaying battery charge	37
Conserving battery power	37
Identifying low battery levels	37
Resolving a low battery level	37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	38
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	38
Factory-sealed battery	38
Running on external power	38
Security	39
Protecting the computer	39
Using passwords	39
Factory-sealed battery	40
Setting passwords in Windows	40
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	40
Managing a BIOS administrator password	40
Setting a new BIOS administrator password	40
Changing a BIOS administrator password	41
Deleting a BIOS administrator password	41
Entering a BIOS administrator password	42
Windows Hello	42
Using antivirus software	42
Using firewall software	42
Installing software updates	43
Maintenance	44
Improving performance	44
Using Disk Defragmenter	44
Using Disk Cleanup	44
Updating programs and drivers	44
Cleaning your computer	44
Removing dirt and debris from your computer	45
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant	45
Traveling with or shipping your computer	46
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	48
Backing up information and creating recovery media	48
Using Windows tools for backing up	48
Restoring and recovering your system	48
Creating a system restore	48
Restoring and recovery methods	48
Computer Setup (BIOS)	49
Using Computer Setup	49
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	49
Updating the BIOS	49
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	50
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code	50
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI	50
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB flash drive	50
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version	51
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number	51
Specifications	52
Input power	52
Operating environment	52
Electrostatic discharge	54
Accessibility	55
HP and accessibility	55
Finding the technology tools you need	55
The HP commitment	55
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)	56
Finding the best assistive technology	56
Assessing your needs	56
Accessibility for HP products	56
Standards and legislation	57
Standards	57
Mandate 376 – EN 301 549	57
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	57
Legislation and regulations	58
Useful accessibility resources and links	58
Organizations	58
Educational institutions	58
Other disability resources	59
HP links	59
Contacting support	59

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Maintenance

Performing regular maintenance keeps your computer in optimal condition. This chapter explains how to use

tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating programs and

drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.

Improving performance

You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such

as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.

Using Disk Defragmenter

HP recommends using Disk Defragmenter to defragment your hard drive at least once a month.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

NOTE:

It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.

Connect the computer to AC power.

Type

defragment

in the taskbar search box, and then select

Defragment and Optimize Drives

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

Use Disk Cleanup to search the hard drive for unnecessary ﬁles that you can safely delete to free up disk space

and help the computer run more eﬀiciently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

Type

disk

in the taskbar search box, and then select

Disk Cleanup

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers regularly. Updates can resolve issues and provide

new features and options. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent

gaming software. Without the latest driver, you do not get the most out of your equipment.

▲

Go to

http://www.hp.com/

support

to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In

addition, register to receive automatic notiﬁcations when updates become available.

Cleaning your computer

Cleaning your computer regularly removes dirt and debris so that your device continues to operate at its best.

Use the following information to safely clean the external surfaces of your computer.

Chapter 8

Maintenance