HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart 10z-f100 User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 7

Conserving battery power 34 Identifying low battery levels 35 Resolving a low battery level 35 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 35 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 35 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 35 Running on external AC power ...36 Troubleshooting power problems 36 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 37 7 Maintaining your computer ...38 Improving performance ...38 Using Disk Defragmenter 38 Using Disk Cleanup ...38 Updating programs and drivers ...39 Cleaning your computer ...39 Cleaning procedures ...39 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 39 Cleaning the sides or cover 40 Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse 40 Traveling with or shipping your computer 40 8 Securing your computer and information ...42 Using passwords ...42 Setting Windows passwords 43 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 43 Using Internet security software ...43 Using antivirus software ...44 Using firewall software ...44 Installing software updates ...44 Installing critical security updates 44 Installing HP and third-party software updates 44 Securing your wireless network ...45 Backing up your software applications and information 45 Using an optional security cable lock 45 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 46 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...46 Updating the BIOS ...46 Determining the BIOS version 46 vii