Removing a USB device
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26
Inserting and removing a digital storage card
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27
Using optical drives
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28
Inserting an optical disc
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28
Tray-load
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28
Slot-load
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29
Removing an optical disc
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30
Tray-load
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30
When the disc tray opens normally
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30
When the disc tray fails to open normally
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30
Slot-load
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31
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Maintaining your computer
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32
Updating programs and drivers
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32
Cleaning your computer
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32
Cleaning procedures
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33
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)
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33
Cleaning the sides or cover
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33
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse
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33
Traveling with or shipping your computer
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33
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Securing your computer and information
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35
Protecting the computer
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35
Using passwords
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35
Setting passwords in the operating system
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36
Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS)
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36
Managing an administrator password
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36
Entering an administrator password
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37
Managing a power-on password
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37
Entering a power-on password
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37
Using Internet security software
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37
Using antivirus software
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38
Using firewall software
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38
Securing your wireless network
..........................................................................................................
38
Backing up your software applications and information
.....................................................................
38
Using an optional security cable lock
.................................................................................................
38
9
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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40
Starting Setup Utility
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40
Using Setup Utility
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40
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