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Removing a smart card

57

 

Using a USB device

57

 

Connecting a USB device

58

 

Removing a USB device

58

 

Using optional external devices

58

 

Using optional external drives

59

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Drives

61

 

Handling drives

61

 

Improving hard drive performance

61

 

Using Disk Defragmenter

61

 

Using Disk Cleanup

62

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Security

63

 

Protecting the computer

63

 

Using passwords

63

 

Setting passwords in Windows

64

 

Setting passwords in Computer Setup

65

 

Managing a BIOS administrator password

65

 

Entering a BIOS administrator password

66

 

Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password

66

 

Setting a DriveLock password

67

 

Entering a DriveLock password

68

 

Changing a DriveLock password

68

 

Removing DriveLock protection

69

 

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock

69

 

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password

69

 

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection

70

 

Using antivirus software

70

 

Using firewall software

70

 

Installing critical security updates

71

 

Using HP Client Security

71

 

Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)

71

 

Locating the fingerprint reader

71

10 Maintenance

73

 

Cleaning your computer

73

 

Cleaning procedures

73

 

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)

73

 

Cleaning the sides or cover

73

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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 an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanUsing GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIMConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Page Connecting to a network Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences 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 swipeStoring the pen Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the keyboard 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 AudioChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcams 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 SleepFactory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Using smart cards Removing a memory cardRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Using Disk Defragmenter DrivesHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity 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 passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software 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 SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore DefaultsDownloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version 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 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting supportLabels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power 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 workingMovie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM