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HP Spectre 13 Pro-Notebook PC User Manual

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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 56

Running on external AC power .......................................................................................................... 57

Troubleshooting power problems ...................................................................................... 57

HP CoolSense (select models only) ................................................................................................... 58
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only) .......... 58
Shutting down (turning off) the computer ........................................................................................... 59

7 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 60

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 60
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 60

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 60

Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 61
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 61
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 61

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 61

8 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 63

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 63

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 64
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 64

TPM Embedded Security device (select models only) ....................................................................... 65
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 65

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 65
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 66

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 66

Installing critical security updates ...................................................................................... 66
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 66

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 66
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 67
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 67

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................... 68

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 68
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 68

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 68
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 69

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................................................... 69

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 70

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