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

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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