HP Dv6-7020us manual Securing your computer and information

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9 Securing your computer and information	64
Locating your security software	65
Using passwords	65
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	66
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)	67
Using HP SimplePass	67
Registering fingerprints	67
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	67
Using Internet security software	68
Using antivirus software	68
Using firewall software	68
Installing software updates	69
Installing Windows security updates	69
Installing HP and third-party software updates	69
Securing your wireless network	70
Backing up your software applications and information	70
Using an optional security cable lock	70
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	71
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	71
Updating the BIOS	71
Determining the BIOS version	72
Downloading a BIOS update	72
Using System Diagnostics	73
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering	74
Creating backups	74
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	74
What you need to know	75
Creating the recovery media	75
Creating system restore points	75
What you need to know	76
Creating a system restore point	76
Backing up system and personal information	76
Tips for a successful backup	76
What you need to know	77
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	77
Restore and recovery	78

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using Sleep or Hibernation Managing and sharing information Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideRight side Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamWebcam light On The webcam is in use Top TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onButtons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Speakers Produce sound Sound Beats Audio Control Panel KeysBy selecting Start Control Panel Hardware Num lock key Bottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using operating system controls Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Select Start Control Panel HardwareUsing audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionF10 Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysUsing the keypad Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power planFinding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Replacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Using HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computerUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing digital storage cards Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the networkHandling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drive Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Locating your security softwarePassword Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using HP SimplePassUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Using Internet security softwareUsing antivirus software Installing HP and third-party software updates Installing software updatesInstalling Windows security updates Backing up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups Creating system restore points What you need to knowBacking up system and personal information Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore pointRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weakNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsCannot connect to the wireless router Troubleshooting an AC adapter Power management problemsResolving a low battery level Page Contacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi