HP 250 G2 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 7)

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 44
7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 45
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 45
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 45
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 46
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 46
Inserting and removing a memory card .............................................................................................. 47
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 48
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 48
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 48
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 48
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 49
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 49
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 53
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 53
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 53
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 53
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 54
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 54
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 54
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 56
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 56
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 57
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 57
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 58
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 58
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 58
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 59
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 59
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 59
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 59
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 59
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 60
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 60
10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................................. 61
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 61
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