Finding battery information
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42
Conserving battery power
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43
Identifying low battery levels
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43
Resolving a low battery level
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43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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43
Running on external AC power
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44
Troubleshooting power problems
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45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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46
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Maintaining your computer
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47
Improving performance
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47
Handling drives
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47
Using Disk Cleanup
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47
Updating programs and drivers
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48
Cleaning your computer
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48
Cleaning procedures
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48
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)
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49
Cleaning the sides or cover
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49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse
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49
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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50
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Securing your computer and information
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51
Using passwords
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51
Setting Windows passwords
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52
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
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52
Using Internet security software
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53
Using antivirus software
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53
Using firewall software
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53
Installing software updates
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53
Installing critical security updates
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53
Installing HP and third-party software updates
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54
Securing your wireless network
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54
Backing up your software applications and information
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54
Using an optional security cable lock
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55
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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56
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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56
Updating the BIOS
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56
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