User Guide

Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 72
Using HP Client Security .................................................................................................................... 73
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 73
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 73
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 74
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 75
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 75
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 77
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 78
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 78
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 78
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 78
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 78
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 79
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 80
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 80
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 81
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 81
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................... 82
Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately) .................................. 82
Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery ....................................................... 83
Remove everything and reinstall Windows ........................................................................ 83
Using HP Software Setup .................................................................................................. 84
12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and System Diagnostics ................................................................ 85
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 85
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 85
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 85
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 86
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 87
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 87
Downloading a BIOS update for Windows 8 ..................................................... 87
Using MultiBoot .................................................................................................................................. 88
About the boot device order ............................................................................................... 88
Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................ 88
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup .................................................... 89
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt ................................. 89
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................. 89
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