HP 13-a048ca x360 manual Securing your wireless network, Using an optional security cable lock

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If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 19.

Backing up your software applications and information

Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 59.

Using an optional security cable lock

A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several methods that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft protection.

The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see Getting to know your computer

on page 5.

1.Loop the security cable lock around a secured object.

2.Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2).

3.Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the security cable lock with the key.

4.Remove the key and keep it in a safe place.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Using Windows shortcut keys Using the hot keys Input power Operating environment Fun things to do Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store Best practicesPage More HP resources Resource ContentsResource Locating software Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Connector that supports both audio-out headphone Display Tablet mode Display modesMode TouchPad TopLights Buttons and speakers Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsSharing data and drives and accessing software Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkMultimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Connecting headphones and microphones Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting speakersUsing video Testing your audio featuresConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Finger pinch zoom ScrollingFinger click RotatingEdge swipes Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping Finger pinch zoom Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerManually initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeupFinding battery information Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Factory-sealed batteryRunning on external AC power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Improving performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Maintaining your computerCleaning your computer Using Disk CleanupUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverPage Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsInstalling critical security updates Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Starting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDiagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceBacking up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Recovering using HP Recovery Manager Using the HP Recovery partition select models onlyWhat you need to know Removing 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/NumericsJacks
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