| Finding battery information | 42 |
| Conserving battery power | 43 |
| Identifying low battery levels | 43 |
| Resolving a low battery level | 43 |
| Resolving a low battery level when external power is available | 43 |
| Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available | 43 |
| Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation | 43 |
| Running on external AC power | 44 |
| Troubleshooting power problems | 45 |
| Shutting down (turning off) the computer | 46 |
7 | Maintaining your computer | 47 |
| Improving performance | 47 |
| Handling drives | 47 |
| Using Disk Cleanup | 47 |
| Updating programs and drivers | 48 |
| Cleaning your computer | 48 |
| Cleaning procedures | 48 |
| Cleaning the display | 49 |
| Cleaning the sides or cover | 49 |
| Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse | 49 |
| Traveling with or shipping your computer | 50 |
8 | Securing your computer and information | 51 |
| Using passwords | 51 |
| Setting Windows passwords | 52 |
| Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords | 52 |
| Using Internet security software | 53 |
| Using antivirus software | 53 |
| Using firewall software | 53 |
| Installing software updates | 53 |
| Installing critical security updates | 53 |
| Installing HP and | 54 |
| Securing your wireless network | 54 |
| Backing up your software applications and information | 54 |
| Using an optional security cable lock | 55 |
9 | Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) | 56 |
| Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) | 56 |
| Updating the BIOS | 56 |
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