Conserving battery power
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32
Identifying low battery levels
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33
Resolving a low battery level
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33
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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33
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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33
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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33
Storing a user-replaceable battery
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33
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
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33
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
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34
Running on external AC power
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34
Troubleshooting power problems
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34
HP CoolSense (select models only)
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35
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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35
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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35
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Managing and sharing information
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37
Using a USB device
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37
Connecting a USB device
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37
Removing a USB device
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38
Connecting a powered USB device
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38
Inserting and removing a digital storage card
....................................................................................
38
Sharing data and drives and accessing software
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39
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Maintaining your computer
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41
Handling drives
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41
Replacing a hard drive
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41
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
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43
Improving performance
......................................................................................................................
44
Using Disk Defragmenter
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44
Using Disk Cleanup
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44
Adding or replacing memory modules
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45
Updating programs and drivers
..........................................................................................................
47
Cleaning your computer
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48
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover
..............................................................................
48
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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48
Traveling with or shipping your computer
...........................................................................................
48
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Securing your computer and information
..................................................................................................
50
Using passwords
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50
Setting Windows passwords
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51
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