HP E0K10U 15.6 E0K10U#ABA manual Securing your computer and information

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Handling drives	52
Replacing a hard drive	52
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	55
Using Disk Defragmenter	55
Using Disk Cleanup	55
Adding or replacing memory modules	56
Updating programs and drivers	58
Cleaning your computer	58
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	59
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	59
Traveling with or shipping your computer	59
9 Securing your computer and information	61
Using passwords	61
Setting Windows passwords	62
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	62
Using the fingerprint reader	62
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	63
Registering fingerprints	63
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	63
Using Internet security software	63
Using antivirus software	63
Using firewall software	64
Installing software updates	64
Installing critical security updates	64
Installing HP and third-party software updates	64
Securing your wireless network	64
Backing up your software applications and information	65
Using an optional security cable lock	65
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	66
Updating the BIOS	66
Determining the BIOS version	66
Downloading a BIOS update	67
Using System Diagnostics	67
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering	69
Creating recovery media and backups	69
Creating HP Recovery media	70

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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 resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware 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 ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan 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 Using the webcam select models only Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesUsing Beats Audio select models only Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound 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 hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup 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 Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Maintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives 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 Using the fingerprint reader Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Password FunctionUsing Internet security software Using HP SimplePass select models onlyUsing antivirus software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUsing Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the 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 Specifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environmentTo 3,048 m To 12,192 mElectrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan