User Manual

Factory-sealed battery ..................................................................................................................... 38
Finding battery information .............................................................................................................. 39
Conserving battery power ................................................................................................................. 39
Identifying low battery levels ........................................................................................................... 39
Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................................ 39
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available .................................. 39
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ................................ 39
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ................. 40
Running on external AC power ............................................................................................................................ 40
Troubleshooting power problems .................................................................................................... 40
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) ....................... 41
Shutting down the computer .............................................................................................................................. 42
9 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 43
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 43
Handling drives .................................................................................................................................. 43
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 43
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 44
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 44
Cleaning the touchpad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................. 45
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 45
10 Securing your computer and information ..................................................................................................... 47
Locating your security software ......................................................................................................................... 47
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 47
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 48
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................ 48
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 49
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 49
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 49
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................ 49
Installing critical security updates .................................................................................................... 49
Installing HP and third-party software updates .............................................................................. 50
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 50
Backing up your software applications and information ................................................................................... 50
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