User Guide - Windows 7

Replacing a battery ......................................................................................................... 33
Using external AC power ................................................................................................................... 33
Testing an AC adapter ..................................................................................................... 33
7 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 36
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 37
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 37
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 38
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password (select products only) ....................................... 39
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 39
Enabling DriveLock (select products only) ..................................................................... 40
Disabling DriveLock (select products only) .................................................................... 40
Entering a DriveLock password (select products only) .................................................. 41
Changing a DriveLock password (select products only) ................................................. 41
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 41
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 42
Using HP Client Security (select products only) .................................................................................................. 42
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 42
Installing an optional security cable (select products only) ............................................................................... 42
Using a ngerprint reader (select products only) ............................................................................................... 42
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 43
8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 44
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 44
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select products only) ................................................................................ 44
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 45
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 45
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 45
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 45
Cleaning the display ........................................................................................................ 46
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 46
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select products only) ............................. 46
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 46
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