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A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard protection. NOTE: A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay or a secondary hard drive bay is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether a drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or in the Mobility Center. Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently. NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Connect the computer to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type defragment, and then select Defragment and optimize your drives. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. From the Start screen, type free up disk space, and then select Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 52 Chapter 7 Maintaining your computer

Section	Page
Starting right	13
Visit the HP Apps Store	13
Best practices	13
Fun things to do	14
More HP resources	15
Getting to know your computer	17
Finding your hardware and software information	17
Locating hardware	17
Locating software	17
Right side	18
Left side	21
Display	23
Top	24
TouchPad	24
Lights	25
Buttons and speakers	26
Keys	27
Bottom	28
Labels	29
Connecting to a network	30
Connecting to a wireless network	30
Using the wireless controls	30
Using the wireless button	30
Using operating system controls	30
Sharing data and drives and accessing software	31
Using a WLAN	31
Using an Internet service provider	31
Setting up a WLAN	32
Configuring a wireless router	32
Protecting your WLAN	32
Connecting to a WLAN	33
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	33
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	34
Enjoying entertainment features	35
Multimedia features	35
Using the webcam	36
Using audio	37
Connecting speakers	37
Connecting headphones and microphones	37
Using Beats Audio (select models only)	37
Accessing Beats Audio Control Panel	37
Enabling and disabling Beats Audio	37
Testing your audio features	37
Using video	38
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable	38
Setting up HDMI audio	39
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select AMD models only)	39
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select Intel models only)	39
Navigating the screen	41
Using the TouchPad and gestures	41
Tapping	42
Scrolling	43
2-finger pinch zoom	43
2-finger click	44
Rotating (select models only)	44
Flicking (select models only)	45
Edge swipes	45
Right-edge swipe	45
Left-edge swipe	46
Top-edge swipe	46
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)	47
One-finger slide	47
Tapping	48
2-finger pinch zoom	49
Rotating (select models only)	49
Edge swipes	50
Right-edge swipe	50
Left-edge swipe	50
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe	51
Using the keyboard and mouse	51
Using the keys	51
Using the action keys	52
Using Windows shortcut keys	53
Using the hot keys	53
Using the integrated numeric keypad	53
Managing power	54
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation	54
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep	55
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)	55
Setting password protection on wakeup	55
Using the power meter and power settings	56
Running on battery power	56
Removing a user-replaceable battery	56
Finding battery information	57
Conserving battery power	57
Identifying low battery levels	57
Resolving a low battery level	58
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	58
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	58
Storing a user-replaceable battery	58
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	58
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	58
Running on external AC power	59
Troubleshooting power problems	59
HP CoolSense (select models only)	60
Shutting down (turning off) the computer	60
Hybrid Graphics and AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	61
Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only)	61
Using AMD Dual Graphics (select models only)	62
Maintaining your computer	63
Improving performance	63
Handling drives	63
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	63
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	64
Using Disk Defragmenter	64
Using Disk Cleanup	64
Updating programs and drivers	65
Cleaning your computer	65
Cleaning procedures	65
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	65
Cleaning the sides or cover	66
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	66
Traveling with or shipping your computer	66
Securing your computer and information	68
Using passwords	68
Setting Windows passwords	69
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	69
Using Internet security software	69
Using antivirus software	70
Using firewall software	70
Installing software updates	70
Installing critical security updates	70
Installing HP and third-party software updates	70
Securing your wireless network	71
Backing up your software applications and information	71
Using an optional security cable lock	71
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	72
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	72
Updating the BIOS	72
Determining the BIOS version	72
Downloading a BIOS update	73
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	74
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	74
Backing up, restoring, and recovering	75
Creating recovery media and backups	75
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	75
Using Windows tools	76
Restore and recovery	76
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	77
What you need to know before you get started	77
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	78
Using HP Recovery media to recover	78
Changing the computer boot order	79
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	79
Specifications	80
Input power	80
Operating environment	81
Electrostatic Discharge	82
Accessibility	83
Supported assistive technologies	83
Contacting support	83

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A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal

operation.

NOTE:

Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard

protection.

NOTE:

A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay or a secondary hard drive bay is protected by HP

3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is not

protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay

and/or the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether a

drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the

notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or in the Mobility Center.

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. A fragmented

drive means data on your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive

works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or

physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run

more efficiently.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.

After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. However, depending on the size of

your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour

to complete.

HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk

Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any

time.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

Connect the computer to AC power.

From the Start screen, type

defragment

, and then select

Defragment and optimize your drives

Follow the on-screen instructions.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk

space and help the computer run more efficiently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

From the Start screen, type

free up disk space

, and then select

Free up disk space by

deleting unnecessary files

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Chapter 7

Maintaining your computer