HP 455 - Page 7

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 39
Identifying low battery levels .............................................................................................. 39
Storing a user-replaceable battery ..................................................................................... 40
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery ............................................................................ 40
Replacing a user-replaceable battery ................................................................................ 40
Running on external power ................................................................................................................ 41
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 42
7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 43
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 43
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 44
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 44
Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 45
Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................ 46
Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 47
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 48
Sharing drives on the network ........................................................................................... 49
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 50
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 50
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 50
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 51
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 54
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 54
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 55
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 58
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 58
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 59
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 60
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 61
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 61
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 62
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 63
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 63
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 63
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 64
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