User Guide - Windows 8.1

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 77
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 77
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 78
Using HP Client Security .................................................................................................................... 78
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 78
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 79
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 79
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 81
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 81
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 83
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 84
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 84
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 84
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 84
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 85
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 85
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 87
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 87
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 87
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 88
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 88
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ..................................... 89
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset ...................................................................... 90
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 90
12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ........................................... 91
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 91
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 91
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 91
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 92
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 93
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 93
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 93
Using MultiBoot .................................................................................................................................. 94
About the boot device order ............................................................................................... 94
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................ 94
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .................................................... 95
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................. 95
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