HP x360 - 15-u170ca Maintaining your computer, Improving performance, Using HP 3D DriveGuard

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7Maintaining your computer

It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer.

Improving performance

Everyone wants a fast computer and you can drastically improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.

Using HP 3D DriveGuard

HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions:

●You drop the computer.

●You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.

A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation.

NOTE: Because solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard protection.

NOTE: A hard drive in a primary hard drive bay or a secondary hard drive bay is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. A hard drive installed in an optional docking device or connected to a USB port is not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.

For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status

The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether a drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, or in the Mobility Center.

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. A fragmented drive means data on your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

NOTE: It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.

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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 Managing power 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 softwareComponent Description Right sideHibernation on Left sideSelect the HP Support Assistant app DisplayDisplay modes Tablet modeMode TouchPad TopInitiating Sleep and Hibernation on LightsButtons and speakers Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia features Enjoying entertainment featuresHP Support Assistant app Using the webcamConnecting speakers Using audioConnecting headphones and microphones Using Beats AudioTesting your audio features Using videoConnecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Setting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPad and gesturesTapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating Close an app Display and select a charm Edge swipesPage Reveal and select open apps Display the Customize icon Switch between open apps Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Left-edge swipe Right-edge swipeUsing the keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using Windows shortcut keys Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the hot keys Initiating 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 informationResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsTroubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerShutting down turning off the computer HP CoolSensePage Using Disk Defragmenter Using HP 3D DriveGuardMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Cleaning your computerUpdating programs and drivers Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mousePage Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Windows passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Securing your wireless networkBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Creating recovery media and backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using the HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerWhat you need to know Using HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition select models onlyChanging the computer boot order Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks
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