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Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software. Securing your wireless network When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 29. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 62. 58 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information

Section	Page
Starting right	9
Best practices	9
Fun things to do	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	11
Tablet edge components	11
Display	14
Keyboard dock	16
Top	16
TouchPad	17
Lights	18
Keys	19
Right side	20
Left side	21
Releasing the tablet from the keyboard dock	22
Locating system information	22
Changing your tablet's settings	22
Changing your tablet's view	23
Adjusting your tablet's autorotate lock	23
Adjusting your tablet's screen brightness	23
Using TouchPad gestures	23
Tapping	23
Scrolling	24
Pinching/zooming	24
Rotating (select models only)	25
Flicking (select models only)	25
Edge swipes	26
Right-edge swipe	26
Top-edge swipe	26
Left-edge swipe	27
Using touch screen gestures	27
One-finger slide	28
Tapping	28
Scrolling	29
Pinching/stretching	29
Rotating (select models only)	30
Edge swipes	30
Right-edge swipe	30
Left-edge swipe	31
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	31
Setting touch screen preferences	32
Using the on-screen keyboard	32
Using the digital pen (select models only)	33
Finding your hardware and software information	34
Locating hardware	34
Locating software	34
Updating the software installed on the computer	34
Connecting to a network	35
Connecting to a wireless network	35
Using the wireless controls	35
Using the wireless key	35
Using operating system controls	35
Using a WLAN	36
Using an Internet service provider	36
Setting up a WLAN	37
Configuring a wireless router	37
Protecting your WLAN	37
Connecting to a WLAN	38
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	38
Enjoying entertainment features	39
Multimedia features	39
Using the webcams	42
Using audio	42
Connecting speakers	42
Using Beats Audio	42
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	42
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	43
Checking the sound	43
Using video	44
Connecting an HDMI device	44
Configuring HDMI audio settings	46
Cameras	46
Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices	47
Using the TouchPad	47
Using the keyboard and mouse	47
Using the keys	48
Using the action keys	48
Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys	49
Using the hot keys (select models only)	50
Managing power	51
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation (select models only)	51
Initiating and exiting Sleep (select models only)	51
Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation (select models only)	52
Setting password protection on wakeup	52
Using the power meter and power settings	53
Running on battery power	53
Factory-sealed battery	53
Finding battery information	53
Conserving battery power	54
Identifying low battery levels	54
Resolving a low battery level	54
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	54
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	54
Running on external AC power	55
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	55
Managing and sharing information	57
Using a USB device	57
Connecting a USB device	57
Removing a USB device	58
Connecting a powered USB device	58
Inserting and removing a digital storage card	59
Maintaining your computer	60
Improving performance	60
Using Disk Cleanup	60
Updating programs and drivers	60
Cleaning your computer	60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	61
Traveling with or shipping your computer	61
Securing your computer and information	63
Using passwords	63
Setting Windows passwords	64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	64
Using Internet security software	65
Using antivirus software	65
Using firewall software	65
Installing software updates	65
Installing Windows updates	65
Installing HP and third-party software updates	66
Securing your wireless network	66
Backing up your software applications and information	66
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	67
Updating the BIOS	67
Determining the BIOS version	67
Downloading a BIOS update	68
Using System Diagnostics	69
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	70
Creating recovery media and backups	70
Restore and recovery	70
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery	72
Remove everything and reinstall Windows	72
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	73
What you need to know	73
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover (select models only)	73
Changing the boot order	74
Removing the HP Recovery partition	74
Specifications	75
Input power	75
Operating environment	75
Electrostatic Discharge	76

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Installing HP and third-party software updates

HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on

your computer. To download the latest versions, go to

http://www.hp.com/

support

. At this location,

you can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the

software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems

and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see

Protecting your WLAN

on page

Backing up your software applications and information

Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently

lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see

Backing up, restoring, and recovering

on page

Chapter 9

Securing your computer and information