HP B5R45UA, dv7-7135us manual Securing your computer and information

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9 Securing your computer and information	65
Locating your security software	65
Using passwords	66
Setting Windows passwords	66
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	67
Using the fingerprint reader	67
Using HP SimplePass	68
Registering fingerprints	68
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	68
Using Internet security software	68
Using antivirus software	69
Using firewall software	69
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	71
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	74
Creating the recovery media	75
Creating system restore points	75
What you need to know	75
Creating a system restore point	75
Backing up system and personal information	76
Tips for a successful backup	76
What you need to know	76
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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onOr see Managing power on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerSound 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 Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using Beats AudioUsing video Connecting a VGA monitor or projectorChecking the sound IconDefinitionConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboard Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing 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 plan Finding battery information Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Replacing a user-replaceable batteryUsing HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downUsing 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 discSharing drives on the network Handling 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 Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Locating your security software Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information Password Function Using passwordsSetting Windows passwords Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePassUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsInstalling software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating backupsCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointTips for a successful backup Backing up system and personal informationCreating 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 Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problemsPower management problems Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapterContacting customer support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi