Installing Windows security updates
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Installing HP and third-party software updates
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64
Securing your wireless network
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65
Backing up your software applications and information
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65
Using an optional security cable lock
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65
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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66
Updating the BIOS
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66
Determining the BIOS version
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67
Downloading a BIOS update
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67
Using System Diagnostics
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68
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering
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69
Creating backups
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69
Creating recovery media to recover the original system
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69
What you need to know
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70
Creating the recovery media
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70
Creating system restore points
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71
What you need to know
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71
Creating a system restore point
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71
Backing up system and personal information
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71
Tips for a successful backup
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72
What you need to know
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72
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore
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73
Restore and recovery
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73
Restoring to a previous system restore point
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73
Restoring specific files
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73
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore
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74
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager
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74
What you need to know
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74
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)
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75
Recovering using the recovery media
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75
Changing the computer boot order
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76
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Specifications
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Input power
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77
Operating environment
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