Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 45
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 45
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 46
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 46
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 47
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 47
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 48
Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 48
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................................... 49
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 49
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .................................................................... 49
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 50
Using HP Client Security (select models only) .................................................................................................... 50
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 51
Using the ngerprint reader ................................................................................................................................ 51
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 51
10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 52
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................................. 52
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 52
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 52
Cleaning the sides and cover .......................................................................................... 52
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ............................................................................ 52
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 53
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 53
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 54
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 54
Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 54
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................................. 54
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................. 55
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 55
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................................ 56
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................................................... 56
Using f11 recovery tools (select models only) ................................................................................. 57
Using Windows 7 operating system media ....................................................................................... 57
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