Identifying low battery levels
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35
Resolving a low battery level
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36
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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36
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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36
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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36
Factory-sealed battery
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36
Running on external power
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36
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Maintaining your computer
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38
Improving performance
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38
Using Disk Defragmenter
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38
Using Disk Cleanup
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38
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only)
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38
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
..............................................................................................................
39
Updating programs and drivers
......................................................................................................................................
39
Updating both programs and drivers
......................................................................................................................
39
Updating programs only
..........................................................................................................................................
39
Updating drivers only
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39
Cleaning your computer
..................................................................................................................................................
40
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)
.......................................................................................................
40
Removing dirt and debris from your computer
.......................................................................................................
40
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant
...........................................................................................................
41
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)
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42
Traveling with or shipping your computer
......................................................................................................................
42
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Securing your computer and information
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44
Using passwords
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44
Setting Windows passwords
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44
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
...................................................................................................................
45
Using Windows Hello (select products only)
...................................................................................................................
46
Using internet security software
.....................................................................................................................................
46
Using antivirus software
.........................................................................................................................................
46
Using firewall software
............................................................................................................................................
46
Installing software updates
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47
Using HP TechPulse (select products only)
.....................................................................................................................
47
Securing your wireless network
......................................................................................................................................
47
Backing up your software applications and information
................................................................................................
47
Using an optional security cable (select products only)
.................................................................................................
48
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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49
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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49
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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49
Determining the BIOS version
.................................................................................................................................
49
Preparing for a BIOS update
....................................................................................................................................
50
Downloading a BIOS update
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50
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