User Guide - Windows 7

9 Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 47
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 47
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 48
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 49
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 49
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 50
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................... 50
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................... 51
Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 51
Changing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 52
Removing DriveLock protection ........................................................................ 52
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................... 53
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ..................................................... 53
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ....................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 54
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 54
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 54
Using HP Client Security (select models only) ................................................................................... 54
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 55
Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 55
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 55
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 56
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 56
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 56
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 57
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 57
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 58
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 58
Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 58
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................. 58
Creating recovery media ................................................................................... 59
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 59
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 60
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