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HP Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook 15-4095ca User Manual

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Shutting down (turning off) the computer ........................................................................................... 62

7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 63

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 63

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 64
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 65
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 65

Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 66

8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 67

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 67

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 67
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 67
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 68

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 70

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 70
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 70

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 71

9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 72

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 72

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 73
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 73

TPM Embedded Security device (select models only) ....................................................................... 74
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 74

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 75
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 75

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 75

Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 75
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 76

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 76
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 76
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 76

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 77

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 77
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 77

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 77
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 78

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