HP ENVY 15-q178ca User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 8

Using Disk Cleanup ...58 Adding or replacing memory modules 59 Updating programs and drivers ...61 Cleaning your computer ...62 Cleaning procedures ...62 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 62 Cleaning the sides or cover 62 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 62 Traveling with or shipping your computer 63 8 Securing your computer and information ...64 Using passwords ...64 Setting Windows passwords 65 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 65 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 65 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 66 Registering fingerprints 66 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows 66 Using Internet security software ...66 Using antivirus software ...66 Using firewall software ...67 Installing software updates ...67 Installing critical security updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...68 Backing up your software applications and information 68 Using an optional security cable lock 68 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 72 Creating HP Recovery media 72 Restore and recovery ...73 viii