Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................. 37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ........................ 37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ..................... 37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 37
Running on external power ................................................................................................................ 38
HP CoolSense (select models only) ................................................................................................... 38
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) .......... 39
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 39
7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 40
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 40
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 41
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 41
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 41
Inserting and removing a memory card .............................................................................................. 42
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 43
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 43
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 44
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 44
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 44
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 44
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 46
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 46
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 46
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 47
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 48
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 48
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 48
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 49
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 49
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 49
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 49
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 49
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 50
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 50
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