HP Stream - 11-d077nr manual Maintaining your computer, Improving performance, Handling drives

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7Maintaining your computer

It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition by using tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.

Improving performance

You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.

Handling drives

Observe these precautions when handling drives:

●Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down.

●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching a grounded surface.

●Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

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 run more efficiently.

To run Disk Cleanup:

1.From the Start screen, select disk, and then select Manage your apps to free up disk space.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Processor configuration setting select models only Vi Processor configuration setting select models only Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the Bios Input power Operating environment Visit the HP Apps Store Starting rightBest practices Fun things to doPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionSelect the HP Support Assistant app Left side Display Touchpad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsWarranty period Model number select models only Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcam Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Testing your audio features Using videoConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating select models only Display and select a charm Edge swipesDisplay the Customize icon Switch between open apps Using the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Using Windows shortcut keysInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupRunning on battery power Using the power meter and power settingsFactory-sealed battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer Maintaining your computer Using Disk CleanupImproving performance Handling drivesCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Traveling with or shipping your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsPassword Function Installing software updates Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lock Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiCreating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringRestore and recovery Creating HP Recovery mediaWhat you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsHdmi

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