User Guide - Windows 7

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status .............................................................................. 49
9 Security ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 50
Setting passwords in Windows ......................................................................................................... 51
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................................. 52
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................................ 52
Entering a BIOS administrator password ....................................................................... 53
Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password ........................................................................... 53
Setting a DriveLock password ........................................................................................ 54
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................................... 54
Changing a DriveLock password ..................................................................................... 55
Removing DriveLock protection ..................................................................................... 55
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock .................................................................................... 56
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................. 56
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .................................................................... 56
Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Using rewall software ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................................................... 57
Using HP Client Security (select models only) .................................................................................................... 58
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select models only) ........................................................................................... 58
Installing an optional security cable ................................................................................................................... 58
Using the ngerprint reader (select models only) .............................................................................................. 59
Locating the ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 59
10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 60
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................................ 60
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 63
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) ........................................................... 63
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 63
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................................. 63
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 63
Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...................................................................................................................... 64
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 65
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 65
Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................................. 65
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