Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 59
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 59
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 60
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 60
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 60
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 60
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 61
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 61
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 63
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 63
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 64
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 65
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 65
Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 65
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 66
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 66
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 66
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 66
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 67
Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 67
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 67
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 67
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 67
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 68
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 69
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 69
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 69
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 69
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 70
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 71
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 72
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 73
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 74
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 75
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 76
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 76
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