Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................. 32
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 33
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 33
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning procedures ......................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 34
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 34
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only) .............................. 34
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 35
8 Securing your computer and information ...................................................................................................... 36
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 36
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................ 37
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................................ 37
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 37
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 38
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 38
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................ 38
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 38
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 39
Backing up your software applications and information ................................................................................... 39
Using an optional security cable ......................................................................................................................... 39
9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 40
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 40
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 40
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 40
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 41
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 42
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 42
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 43
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 43
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) ........................................................................... 43
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Restore and recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 44
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................................... 45
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................ 45
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