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7 Managing and sharing information ................................................................................................................. 38
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 38
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 39
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 39
Inserting and removing a memory card .............................................................................................. 40
8 Maintaining your computer .............................................................................................................................. 41
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 41
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 41
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 41
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 42
Adding or replacing memory modules (select models only) .............................................. 42
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 46
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 46
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 46
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 47
9 Securing your computer and information ........................................................................................................ 49
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 49
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 49
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 50
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 50
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 51
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 51
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 51
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 51
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 51
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 52
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 52
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 52
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 52
10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................... 54
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 54
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 54
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 54
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 46
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 47
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 47
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