HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Maintaining your computer, Improving performance, Handling drives

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8 Maintaining 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 by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. Also, as your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory.

Handling drives

Observe these precautions when handling drives:

●Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

●Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media.

●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

Replacing a hard drive

CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See Handling drives on page 52 for specific precautions when handling drives.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Improving performance Vii Securing your computer and information Input power Operating environment Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesLocating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareSelect User guides Right sideComponent Description Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only DisplayLocal area networks WLANs Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onOptions , or see Managing power on Buttons and speakersTop Keys Fn keyBottom SupportLabels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider ModeStepsProtecting your Wlan Configuring a wireless routerConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Page Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Connecting speakers Using the webcam select models onlyUsing audio Connecting headphonesChecking the sound Using Beats Audio select models onlyAccessing Beats Audio Control Panel Enabling and disabling Beats Audio select models onlyUsing video To confirm or change the audio settings on your computerConnecting an Hdmi device Managing your audio and video files Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseIcon Key Description Using the keysUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys select models only Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control Panel Using the integrated numeric keypadFunction Hot key Description Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Resolving a low battery levelStoring a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computerPage Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using the fingerprint readerSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareUsing HP SimplePass select models only Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsUsing firewall software Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUpdating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryRemove everything and reinstall Windows Click SettingsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan
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