Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 39
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 40
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 40
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 40
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 40
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 41
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 42
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 42
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 42
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 42
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 44
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 44
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 45
Using the ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................ 45
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 46
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 46
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 46
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 46
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 47
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 47
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 47
Using an optional security cable ......................................................................................................................... 47
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 49
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 49
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 49
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 49
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 50
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) .............................................................................. 51
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 52
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 52
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