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HP ENVY m4-1002xx Notebook PC User Manual

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Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 58
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 61
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 61
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 61
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 62

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 64
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 65

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 65
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 65

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 66

9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 67

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 67

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 68
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 68

Using the fingerprint reader ................................................................................................................ 69

Using HP SimplePass (select models only) ....................................................................... 69

Registering fingerprints ..................................................................................... 69
Setting up Windows logon ................................................................................. 70
Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ..................................... 70

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 70

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 70
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 70

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 71

Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 71
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 71

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 71
Backing up your software apps and information ................................................................................ 71
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 72

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 73

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 73
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 73

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 73
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 74

Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 75

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ..................................................................................................... 76

Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 77

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