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8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 58
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 58
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 58
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 61
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 61
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 61
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 62
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 65
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 65
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 66
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 67
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 68
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 69
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 69
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 70
Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 70
Setting up Windows logon ................................................................................. 70
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 70
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 71
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 71
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 71
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 72
Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 72
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 72
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 72
Backing up your software apps and information ................................................................................ 72
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 73
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 74
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 74
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 74
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 74
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 75
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 76
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