Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 33
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation .................. 33
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting power problems ..................................................................................................... 34
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 34
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 36
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 36
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 36
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 36
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 37
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 38
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 38
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 38
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 38
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 40
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 40
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 41
Using Windows Hello (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 41
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 41
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 42
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 42
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 42
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 43
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 43
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 43
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 43
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 44
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 44
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 44
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 44
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 45
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