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Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 81
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 82
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 84
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 84
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 85
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 85
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 85
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 85
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 86
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 87
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 88
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 89
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 89
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 90
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 90
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 91
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 92
12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 93
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 93
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 93
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 93
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 94
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 95
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 95
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 95
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 96
13 Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 98
Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 98
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 99
14 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 100
Input power ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Operating environment ..................................................................................................................... 102
Appendix A Traveling with the computer .................................................................................................... 103
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