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Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your notebook or tablet PC: ● Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example: germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.) ● Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid ● Water with mild soap solution ● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil) ● Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid the following cleaning products: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the notebook or the tablet PC. Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the notebook or tablet PC. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your notebook or tablet PC. WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your notebook or tablet PC while it is turned on: Turn off the notebook or tablet PC. Disconnect external power. Disconnect all powered external devices. CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any notebook or tablet PC surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Cleaning the display Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display. Cleaning the sides and cover To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the notebook, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. 70 Chapter 8 Maintenance

Section	Page
Introduction	11
Finding more information about your new computer	11
Networking (select models only)	12
Creating a wireless connection	12
Identifying wireless and network status icons	12
Turning wireless devices on or off	14
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	14
Using operating system controls	14
Using a WLAN	15
Connecting to an existing WLAN	15
Setting up a new WLAN	16
Protecting your WLAN	16
Roaming to another network	16
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	17
Inserting a SIM	17
Removing a SIM	18
Using GPS (select models only)	18
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	18
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	18
Connecting to a wired network	19
Using a modem (select models only)	19
Connecting a modem cable	19
Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter	21
Selecting a location setting	21
Viewing the current location selection	21
Adding new locations when traveling	22
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only)	23
Multimedia	25
Using the media activity controls	25
Audio	25
Adjusting the volume	26
Checking audio functions on the computer	26
Webcam (select models only)	28
Video	29
VGA	29
HDMI	30
Configuring audio for HDMI	30
Intel Wireless Display (select models only)	31
Power management	32
Shutting down the computer	32
Setting power options	33
Using power-saving states	33
Initiating and exiting Sleep	33
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	33
Using the power meter	34
Using power plans	34
Viewing the current power plan	34
Selecting a different power plan	34
Customizing power plans	35
Setting password protection on wakeup	35
Using Power Assistant (select models only)	37
Using battery power	37
Finding additional battery information	37
Using Battery Check	38
Displaying the remaining battery charge	38
Maximizing battery discharge time	38
Managing low battery levels	38
Identifying low battery levels	38
Resolving a low battery level	39
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	39
Conserving battery power	39
Storing a battery	40
Disposing of a used battery	40
Replacing the battery	40
Using external AC power	40
Testing an AC adapter	42
Switching between graphics modes (select models only)	42
External cards and devices	43
Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)	43
Inserting a digital card	43
Removing a digital card	44
Using PC Cards (select models only)	44
Configuring a PC Card	45
Inserting a PC Card	46
Removing a PC Card	47
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	47
Configuring an ExpressCard	47
Inserting an ExpressCard	48
Removing an ExpressCard	49
Using smart cards (select models only)	49
Inserting a smart card	50
Removing a smart card	50
Using a USB device	50
Connecting a USB device	51
Removing a USB device	51
Using 1394 devices (select models only)	51
Connecting a 1394 device	52
Removing a 1394 device	52
Using an eSATA device (select models only)	52
Connecting an eSATA device	53
Removing an eSATA device	53
Using a serial device (select models only)	54
Using optional external devices	54
Using optional external drives	54
Using the expansion port (select models only)	55
Using the docking connector (select models only)	55
Drives	57
Handling drives	57
Using hard drives	58
Improving hard drive performance	58
Using Disk Defragmenter	58
Using Disk Cleanup	58
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	59
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	59
Managing power with a parked hard drive	59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	60
Using optical drives (select models only)	60
Identifying the installed optical drive	60
Inserting an optical disc	60
Tray load	60
Slot load	61
Removing an optical disc	61
Tray load	61
When the disc tray opens normally	62
When the disc tray fails to open normally	62
Slot load	63
Sharing optical drives	64
Using RAID (select models only)	64
Security	65
Protecting the computer	65
Using passwords	66
Setting passwords in Windows	66
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	67
Managing a BIOS administrator password	67
Entering a BIOS administrator password	68
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password	68
Setting a DriveLock password	69
Entering a DriveLock password	70
Changing a DriveLock password	70
Removing DriveLock protection	70
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	71
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	71
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	71
Using antivirus software	73
Using firewall software	74
Installing critical security updates	75
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	76
Installing an optional security cable	77
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	78
Locating the fingerprint reader	78
Maintenance	79
Cleaning your computer	80
Cleaning products	80
Cleaning procedures	80
Cleaning the display	80
Cleaning the sides and cover	80
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	81
Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder	81
Updating programs and drivers	81
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	82
Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	83
Using Computer Setup	83
Starting Computer Setup	83
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	83
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	84
Updating the BIOS	85
Determining the BIOS version	85
Downloading a BIOS update	85
Using System Diagnostics	86
MultiBoot	87
About the boot device order	87
Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup	88
Considering boot order changes	89
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	90
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	90
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt	90
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	91
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	91
Management	92
Using Client Management Solutions	92
Configuring and deploying a software image	92
Managing and updating software	93
HP Client Manager for Altiris (select models only)	93
HP CCM (Client Configuration Manager) (select models only)	95
HP SSM (System Software Manager)	95
Using Intel Active Management Technology (select models only)	96
Enabling the iAMT solution	97
Using the MEBx setup utility menus	97
Traveling with the computer	99
Troubleshooting resources	101
Electrostatic Discharge	102

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Cleaning your computer

Cleaning products

Use the following products to safely clean and disinfect your notebook or tablet PC:

●

Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example:

germicidal disposable wipes. These wipes come in a variety of brand names.)

●

Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid

●

Water with mild soap solution

●

Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)

●

Static-free cloth wipes

CAUTION:

Avoid the following cleaning products:

Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and

hydrocarbons, which can permanently damage the surface of the notebook or the tablet PC.

Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, which can scratch the notebook or tablet PC. Over time, dirt

particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your notebook or tablet PC.

WARNING!

To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your

notebook or tablet PC while it is turned on:

Turn off the notebook or tablet PC.

Disconnect external power.

Disconnect all powered external devices.

CAUTION:

Do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any notebook or tablet PC surface.

Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.

Cleaning the display

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an

alcohol-free

glass cleaner. Be

sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

Cleaning the sides and cover

To clean and disinfect the sides and cover, use a soft microfiber cloth or chamois moistened with one

of the cleaning solutions listed previously or use an acceptable germicidal disposable wipe.

NOTE:

When cleaning the cover of the notebook, use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and

debris.

Chapter 8

Maintenance