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complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need access to your computer.

HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time.

To run Disk Defragmenter:

1.Connect the computer to AC power.

2.From the Start screen, type defragment, and then select Defragment and optimize your drives.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

1.From the Start screen, type free up disk space, and then select Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutResources Welcome Getting to know your computer Tablet edge componentsGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Display Component DescriptionPower keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearChanging your tablets settings Adjusting your tablets autorotate lockAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanUsing GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures Setting touch screen preferencesOne-finger slide Tapping Pinching/stretchingRotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Using the digitizer pen select models only Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the keyboardStoring the pen Using Windows shortcut keys Identifying the hot keysDescription Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeMultimedia AudioConnecting headphones and microphones WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGADisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting SleepUsing battery power Setting password protection on wakeupFactory-sealed battery Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Using smart cards Removing a memory cardUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Using Disk Defragmenter DrivesHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Installing critical security updates Using HP Client SecurityUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseBackup and recovery Performing a system recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore DefaultsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting supportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM