Running on battery power
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41
Removing a user-replaceable battery
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41
Finding battery information
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42
Conserving battery power
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42
Identifying low battery levels
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42
Storing a user-replaceable battery
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43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
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43
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
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43
Running on external AC power
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44
HP CoolSense
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44
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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45
Shutting down the computer
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45
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Managing and sharing information
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46
Using a USB device
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47
Connecting a USB device
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47
Removing a USB device
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48
Connecting a powered USB device
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48
Inserting and removing a digital storage card
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49
Using optical drives
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50
Inserting an optical disc
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51
Removing an optical disc
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52
Sharing drives on the network
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53
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Maintaining your computer
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54
Improving performance
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55
Handling drives
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55
Replacing a hard drive
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56
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
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58
Using Disk Defragmenter
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59
Using Disk Cleanup
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59
Adding or replacing memory modules
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60
Updating programs and drivers
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63
Cleaning your computer
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63
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover
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63
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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63
Traveling with your computer
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64
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Securing your computer and information
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65
Locating your security software
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66
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