HP C2L36UA#ABA, C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA manual Maintaining your computer

8 Maintaining your computer	58
Improving performance	58
Handling drives	58
Replacing a hard drive	59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	61
Using Disk Defragmenter	61
Using Disk Cleanup	61
Adding or replacing memory modules	62
Updating programs and drivers	65
Cleaning your computer	65
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover	65
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	65
Traveling with or shipping your computer	66
9 Securing your computer and information	67
Using passwords	68
Setting Windows passwords	68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords	69
Using the fingerprint reader	69
Using HP SimplePass (select models only)	70
Registering fingerprints	70
Setting up Windows logon	70
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows	70
Using Internet security software	71
Using antivirus software	71
Using firewall software	71
Installing software updates	72
Installing Windows updates	72
Installing HP and third-party software updates	72
Securing your wireless network	72
Backing up your software apps and information	72
Using an optional security cable lock	73
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	74
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	74
Updating the BIOS	74
Determining the BIOS version	74
Downloading a BIOS update	75
Using System Diagnostics	76

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