HP Provantage F3F15UA#ABA manual Updating programs and drivers, Cleaning your computer

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Updating programs and drivers

HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run the latest technology available. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your equipment.

Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.

Cleaning your computer

Use the following products to safely clean your computer:

●Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (For example: Disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brand names.)

●Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid

●Water with mild soap solution

●Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)

●Static-free cloth wipes

CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that can permanently damage your computer. If you are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for your computer, check the product contents to make sure that ingredients such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the product.

Fibrous materials, such as paper towels, can scratch the computer. Over time, dirt particles and cleaning agents can get trapped in the scratches.

Cleaning procedures

Follow the procedures in this section to safely clean your computer.

WARNING! To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your computer while it is turned on.

●Turn off the computer.

●Disconnect external power.

●Disconnect all powered external devices.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not spray cleaning agents or liquids directly on any computer surface. Liquids dripped on the surface can permanently damage internal components.

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)

Gently wipe the display using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Be sure that the display is dry before closing the display.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Revert to the familiar Start screen select models only Starting rightVisit the HP Apps Store select models only Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsStarting right Finding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideLeft side Display TouchPad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysLabels BottomComponent Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router 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 featuresManaging your audio and video files select models only Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cable Using videoSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling TappingFinger click Pinching/zoomingTop-edge swipe select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Manually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Finding battery information Removing a user-replaceable batteryResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryShutting down turning off the computer Troubleshooting power problemsPage Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceCleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Using antivirus software Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios 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 deviceCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosJacks