Using passwords ................................................................................................................................
78
Setting passwords in Windows ..........................................................................................
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ..............................................................................
79
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................
Entering a BIOS administrator password ..........................................................
81
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ...........................................................
Setting a DriveLock password ...........................................................................
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................
82
Changing a DriveLock password ......................................................................
Removing DriveLock protection ........................................................................
83
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock ....................................................................
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .....................................................
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .......................................................
84
Using antivirus software .....................................................................................................................
Using firewall software .......................................................................................................................
Installing critical security updates .......................................................................................................
85
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) .........................................................
Installing an optional security cable ....................................................................................................
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ...............................................................................
86
Locating the fingerprint reader ...........................................................................................
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................
87
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................
Cleaning your computer .....................................................................................................................
89
Cleaning products ..............................................................................................................
Cleaning procedures ..........................................................................................................
90
Cleaning the display ..........................................................................................
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ..............................................................
Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ....................................................................................................
91
11 Backup and recovery ..................................................................................................................................
92
Backing up your information ...............................................................................................................
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................
93
Using the Windows recovery tools .....................................................................................
Using f11 recovery tools ....................................................................................................
94
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) ..................................
95
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery .......................................................
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................
96
Using HP Software Setup ..................................................................................................
ix