7
Maintaining your computer
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36
Improving performance
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36
Using Disk Defragmenter
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36
Using Disk Cleanup
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36
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
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36
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
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37
Updating programs and drivers
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37
Cleaning your computer
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37
Cleaning procedures
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37
Cleaning the display
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38
Cleaning the sides or cover
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38
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)
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38
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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38
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Securing your computer and information
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40
Using passwords
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40
Setting Windows passwords
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40
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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41
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only)
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41
Using Internet security software
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42
Using antivirus software
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42
Using firewall software
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42
Installing software updates
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42
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
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43
Securing your wireless network
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43
Backing up your software applications and information
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43
Using an optional security cable
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43
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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45
Determining the BIOS version
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45
Downloading a BIOS update
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46
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)
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47
10
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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48
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
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48
11
Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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50
Creating recovery media and backups
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50
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