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HP 245 G1 Notebook PC User Manual

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Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 37

7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 39

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 39

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 39
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 40

Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 40
Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................ 41

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 42
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 43
Sharing drives on the network ........................................................................................... 44

8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 45

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 45

Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 45
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 45
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 48
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 48
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 49

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 51
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 51

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 52
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 52

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 52

9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 54

Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 54
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 54

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 55
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 56

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 56

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 56
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 57

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 57

Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 57
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 57

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 57
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 58
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 58

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