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Shutting down the computer

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Managing and sharing information

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Using a USB device

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Connecting a USB device

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Removing a USB device

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Connecting a powered USB device

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Inserting and removing a memory card

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Maintaining your computer

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Improving performance

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Handling drives

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Using Disk Defragmenter

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Using Disk Cleanup

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Updating programs and drivers

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Cleaning your computer

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Cleaning procedures

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Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)

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Cleaning the sides or cover

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Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse

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Traveling with or shipping your computer

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Securing your computer and information

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Locating your security software

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Using passwords

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Setting Windows passwords

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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

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Using Internet security software

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Using antivirus software

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Using firewall software

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Installing software updates

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Installing Windows security updates

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Installing HP and third-party software updates

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Securing your wireless network

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Backing up your software applications and information

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Using an optional security cable lock

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Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

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Updating the BIOS

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Section	Page
Starting right	11
Best practices	11
Fun things to do	11
More HP resources	12
Getting to know your computer	13
Finding your hardware and software information	13
Front	13
Right side	14
Left side	15
Display	17
Top	18
TouchPad	18
Lights	19
Button	20
Keys	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Connecting to a network	25
Connecting to a wireless network	25
Using the wireless controls	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	26
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	27
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	28
Connecting to a wired network	28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	28
Enjoying entertainment features	30
Multimedia features	30
Using the webcam	31
Using audio	31
Connecting speakers	32
Connecting headphones and microphones	32
Checking the sound	32
Using video	32
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector (select models only)	33
Connecting an HDMI device	33
Configuring HDMI audio settings	34
Managing your audio and video files (select models only)	35
Using the keyboard and pointing devices	36
Using the keyboard	36
Using ALT GR key combinations	36
Using the action keys	36
Using the hot keys	37
Using the keypad	38
Using the integrated numeric keypad	38
Using the TouchPad	38
Navigating	39
Selecting	39
Using TouchPad gestures	39
Scrolling	40
Pinching/zooming	40
Managing power	41
Using Sleep or Hibernation	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	41
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	42
Using the power meter	42
Selecting a power plan	42
Running on battery power	43
Removing a user-replaceable battery	43
Finding battery information	45
Conserving battery power	45
Identifying low battery levels	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	45
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	46
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Running on external power	46
Shutting down the computer	47
Managing and sharing information	48
Using a USB device	48
Connecting a USB device	48
Removing a USB device	49
Connecting a powered USB device	49
Inserting and removing a memory card	50
Maintaining your computer	51
Improving performance	51
Handling drives	51
Using Disk Defragmenter	51
Using Disk Cleanup	52
Updating programs and drivers	52
Cleaning your computer	52
Cleaning procedures	52
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	53
Cleaning the sides or cover	53
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	53
Traveling with or shipping your computer	53
Securing your computer and information	55
Locating your security software	55
Using passwords	55
Setting Windows passwords	56
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	57
Using Internet security software	57
Using antivirus software	57
Using firewall software	58
Installing software updates	58
Installing Windows security updates	58
Installing HP and third-party software updates	58
Securing your wireless network	58
Backing up your software applications and information	59
Using an optional security cable lock	59
Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	60
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	60
Updating the BIOS	60
Determining the BIOS version	60
Downloading a BIOS update	61
Using System Diagnostics	61
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)	62
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	62
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	63
Creating backups	63
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	63
What you need to know	63
Creating the recovery media	64
Creating system restore points	64
What you need to know	64
Creating a system restore point	64
Backing up system and personal information	64
Tips for a successful backup	65
What you need to know	65
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	65
Restore and recovery	66
Restoring to a previous system restore point	66
Restoring specific files	66
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	66
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	66
What you need to know	66
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	67
Recovering using the recovery media	67
Changing the computer boot order	68
Specifications	69
Input power	69
Operating environment	69
Troubleshooting and support	70
Troubleshooting	70
Wireless connection problems	70
Cannot connect to a WLAN	70
Cannot connect to a preferred network	70
Current network security codes are unavailable	71
WLAN connection is very weak	71
Cannot connect to the wireless router	72
Network status icon is not displayed	72
Audio problems	72
Power management problems	73
Resolving a low battery level	73
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	73
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	73
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	73
Troubleshooting an AC adapter	73
Contacting support	74
Electrostatic Discharge	75

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