Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
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80
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status
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80
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
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81
Replacing the hard drive
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81
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External devices
Using a USB device
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84
Connecting a USB device
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84
Removing a USB device
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84
Using an eSATA device
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86
Connecting an eSATA device
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86
Removing an eSATA device
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86
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External media cards
Using Digital Media Slot cards
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88
Inserting a digital card
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88
Removing a digital card
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89
Using ExpressCards
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90
Configuring an ExpressCard
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90
Inserting an ExpressCard
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90
Removing an ExpressCard
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91
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Memory modules
Adding or replacing memory modules
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94
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot
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94
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot
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97
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Security
Protecting the computer
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101
Using passwords
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102
Setting passwords in Windows
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102
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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103
Administrator password
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103
Managing an administrator password
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104
Entering an administrator password
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104
Power-on password
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104
Managing a power-on password
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105
Entering a power-on password
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105
Using antivirus software
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106
Using firewall software
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107
Installing critical security updates
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108
Installing an optional security cable
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109
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
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109
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