7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 39
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 39
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 39
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 39
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 40
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 41
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 41
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 41
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 41
8 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 43
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 43
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 44
Using the ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................ 44
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 45
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 45
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 45
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 45
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 46
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 46
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 46
Using an optional security cable ......................................................................................................................... 46
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 48
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 48
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 48
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 48
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 49
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) .............................................................................. 50
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 51
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 51
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