Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting power problems .................................................................................................... 35
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ......................................................................................................... 35
7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 37
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 37
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 37
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ............................................................................... 37
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 38
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 39
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 39
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................ 39
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 39
8 Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 41
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 41
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 41
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................ 42
Using the fingerprint reader (select products only) ........................................................................................... 42
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 43
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 43
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 43
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................ 43
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 44
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 44
Backing up your software applications and information ................................................................................... 44
Using an optional security cable ......................................................................................................................... 44
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 46
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 46
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 46
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 46
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 47
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) ............................................................................. 48
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