Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................
54
Inserting an optical disc .....................................................................................................
55
Tray-load ...........................................................................................................
Removing an optical disc ...................................................................................................
When the disc tray opens normally ..................................................
56
When the disc tray fails to open normally .........................................
Sharing data and drives and accessing software ..............................................................
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8 Maintaining your computer ..........................................................................................................................
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Improving performance ......................................................................................................................
Handling drives ..................................................................................................................
Replacing the primary hard drive .......................................................................................
60
Replacing the secondary hard drive (select models only) .................................................
62
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) ..................................................................
64
Using Disk Defragmenter ...................................................................................................
Using Disk Cleanup ...........................................................................................................
65
Adding or replacing memory modules ...............................................................................
Updating programs and drivers ..........................................................................................................
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Cleaning your computer .....................................................................................................................
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover ..............................................................................
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ..............................................................................
Traveling with or shipping your computer ...........................................................................................
70
9 Securing your computer and information ..................................................................................................
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Using passwords ................................................................................................................................
Setting Windows passwords ..............................................................................................
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Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords .............................................................................
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................
73
Using HP SimplePass (select models only) .......................................................................
Registering fingerprints .....................................................................................
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows .....................................
74
Using Internet security software .........................................................................................................
Using antivirus software .....................................................................................................
Using firewall software .......................................................................................................
Installing software updates .................................................................................................................
75
Installing critical security updates ......................................................................................
Installing HP and third-party software updates ..................................................................
Securing your wireless network ..........................................................................................................
Backing up your software applications and information .....................................................................
Using an optional security cable lock .................................................................................................
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