Maintaining Your Computer; Updating Programs And Drivers; Cleaning Your Computer - HP Computer User Manual

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Maintaining your computer

Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.
Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. Technology is
always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run the latest
technology available. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most
recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your
equipment.
Go to http://www.hp.com/support
addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
To set your computer to receive free automatic Ubuntu updates:
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click Software up to Date.
2. In the Update Manager window, click the Check button to check for new software updates.
3. Click the box next to each update that you want to install, and then click the Install Updates
button.
4. Click Close after the updates have been installed.
NOTE:
the Update Manager window.

Cleaning your computer

Use the following products to safely clean your computer:
Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example,
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disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands).
Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid
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Water with mild soap solution
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Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
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Static-free cloth wipes
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CAUTION:
not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make sure
that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons
are not included in the product.
Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles and
cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.
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to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In
To change the settings for software updates, click the Settings button on the bottom of
Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are