7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 37
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 37
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 37
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 38
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 38
Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 39
Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................ 40
Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 40
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 41
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 43
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 43
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 43
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 43
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 46
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 49
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 49
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 49
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 51
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 51
Setting operating system 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 security updates ................................................................................................. 53
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 54
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 54
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 54
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 54
10 Setup Utility (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ........................................................................ 56
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 56
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 56
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