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Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 36
Running on AC power ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting power problems ..................................................................................................... 37
Shutting down (turning off) the computer .......................................................................................................... 37
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 39
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 39
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 39
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 39
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 40
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 41
9 Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 43
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 43
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 44
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 44
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 44
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 45
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 45
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 45
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 45
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 46
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ........................................................................................................................... 47
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 47
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 47
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 47
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 48
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only) .............................................................................. 49
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ................................... 36
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................. 36
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 40
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 41
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 41
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 41
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