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Shutting down (turning

oﬀ)

the computer

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32

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Maintaining your computer

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34

Improving performance

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34

Using Disk Defragmenter

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34

Using Disk Cleanup

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34

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)

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34

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

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35

Updating programs and drivers

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35

Cleaning your computer

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35

Cleaning procedures

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35

Cleaning the display

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36

Cleaning the sides or cover

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36

Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)

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36

Traveling with or shipping your computer

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36

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Securing your computer and information

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38

Using passwords

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38

Setting Windows passwords

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38

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords

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39

Using Windows Hello (select products only)

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39

Using Internet security software

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39

Using antivirus software

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40

Using

ﬁrewall

software

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40

Installing software updates

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Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)

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41

Securing your wireless network

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41

Backing up your software applications and information

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41

Using an optional security cable (select products only)

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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

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42

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

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42

Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)

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42

Determining the BIOS version

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42

Downloading a BIOS update

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43

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Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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44

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device

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44

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Section	Page
Starting right	9
Visit the HP Apps Store	9
Best practices	9
More HP resources	10
Getting to know your computer	12
Locating hardware	12
Locating software	12
Right side	13
Left side	14
Display	15
Top	16
TouchPad	16
Lights	17
Button and speakers	18
Keys	19
Using the action keys	19
Bottom	21
Rear	22
Labels	22
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Airplane mode key	24
Operating system controls	24
Connecting to a WLAN	25
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select products only)	25
Using GPS (select products only)	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)	26
Connecting Bluetooth devices	26
Connecting to a wired network—LAN (select products only)	26
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	27
Enjoying entertainment features	28
Using the camera	28
Using audio	28
Connecting speakers	28
Connecting headphones	28
Connecting a microphone	29
Connecting headsets	29
Using sound settings	29
Using video	29
Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable	30
Setting up HDMI audio	30
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only)	31
Using gaming features	31
SteelSeries Engine	31
Navigating the screen	32
Using TouchPad gestures	32
Tap	32
Two-finger pinch zoom	32
Two-finger slide	33
Two-finger tap	33
Four-finger tap	33
Three-finger swipe	34
Using the keyboard and optional mouse	34
Using the integrated numeric keypad	34
Managing power	35
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation	35
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	36
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only)	36
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation)	36
Using the power meter and power settings	37
Running on battery power	37
Factory-sealed battery	37
Finding battery information	38
Conserving battery power	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 no power source is available	39
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	39
Running on AC power	39
Troubleshooting power problems	40
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	40
Maintaining your computer	42
Improving performance	42
Using Disk Defragmenter	42
Using Disk Cleanup	42
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)	42
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	43
Updating programs and drivers	43
Cleaning your computer	43
Cleaning procedures	43
Cleaning the display	44
Cleaning the sides or cover	44
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only)	44
Traveling with or shipping your computer	44
Securing your computer and information	46
Using passwords	46
Setting Windows passwords	46
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	47
Using Windows Hello (select products only)	47
Using Internet security software	47
Using antivirus software	48
Using firewall software	48
Installing software updates	48
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)	49
Securing your wireless network	49
Backing up your software applications and information	49
Using an optional security cable (select products only)	49
Using Setup Utility (BIOS)	50
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	50
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	50
Determining the BIOS version	50
Downloading a BIOS update	51
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	52
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	52
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	54
Creating recovery media and backups	54
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	54
Using Windows tools	55
Restore and recovery	56
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	56
What you need to know before you get started	56
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	57
Using HP Recovery media to recover	57
Changing the computer boot order	58
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	59
Specifications	60
Input power	60
Operating environment	60
Electrostatic Discharge	62
Accessibility	63
Supported assistive technologies	63
Contacting support	63

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Maintaining your computer, Securing your computer and information, Using Setup Utility BIOS

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