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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 20.

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 72.

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 4.

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 Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features 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 resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component DescriptionUsing Sleep or Hibernation on Right sideGetting to know your computer See Using a USB device on Left sideDisplay Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Sleep or Hibernation onTop Or see Managing power on Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint readerKeys Beats Audio Control PanelBottom For use in the computer by the governmental agency that Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using an Internet service providerConnecting to a wireless network Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesSelect Start Control Panel Hardware Sound Beats Audio Control PanelUsing the webcam Using audioEnabling and Disabling Beats Audio Using videoChecking the sound IconDefinitionConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi TV or monitorConfiguring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the action keys Icon Key DescriptionMutes or restores speaker sound Turns the wireless feature on or offSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Beats Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Audio Control PanelUsing the keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingManaging power Using Sleep or HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense Shutting down the computerPage Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationType Description Connecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discSharing drives on the network Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationLocating your security software Using passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass Registering fingerprintsUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows security updatesSecuring your wireless network Using an optional security cable lockBacking up your software applications and information Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups 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 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakAudio problems Power management problemsNetwork status icon is not displayed Resolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapterContacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexHdmi