Replacing a battery ......................................................................................................... 37
Using external AC power ................................................................................................................... 37
Testing an AC adapter ..................................................................................................... 37
7 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 40
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 41
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 41
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 42
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only) ....................................... 42
Setting a DriveLock master password ............................................................................ 43
Enabling DriveLock ......................................................................................................... 43
Disabling DriveLock ........................................................................................................ 44
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 44
Changing a DriveLock user or master password ............................................................ 45
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 46
Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. 46
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 46
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 47
Using the ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................ 47
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 47
8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 48
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 48
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 48
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 48
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 49
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 50
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 50
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 50
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 50
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