Shutting down the computer ...............................................................................................................

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7 Managing and sharing information .............................................................................................................

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Using a USB device ...........................................................................................................................

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Connecting a USB device ..................................................................................................

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Removing a USB device ....................................................................................................

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Inserting and removing a digital storage card ....................................................................................

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Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................

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Inserting an optical disc .....................................................................................................

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Removing an optical disc ...................................................................................................

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Sharing drives on the network ...........................................................................................

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8 Maintaining your computer ..........................................................................................................................

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Improving performance ......................................................................................................................

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Handling drives ..................................................................................................................

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Replacing a hard drive .......................................................................................................

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Using Disk Defragmenter ...................................................................................................

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Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................................

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Adding or replacing memory modules ...............................................................................

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Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................

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Cleaning your computer .....................................................................................................................

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Cleaning the display, sides, and cover ..............................................................................

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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ..............................................................................

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Traveling with or shipping your computer ...........................................................................................

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9 Securing your computer and information ..................................................................................................

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Locating your security software ..........................................................................................................

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Using passwords ................................................................................................................................

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Setting Windows passwords ..............................................................................................

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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords .............................................................................

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Using Internet security software .........................................................................................................

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Using antivirus software .....................................................................................................

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Using firewall software .......................................................................................................

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Installing software updates .................................................................................................................

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Installing Windows security updates ..................................................................................

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Installing HP and third-party software updates ..................................................................

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Securing your wireless network ..........................................................................................................

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Backing up your software applications and information .....................................................................

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Using an optional security cable lock .................................................................................................

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