HP Spectre Ultrabook 14-3210nr - Manual (Page 8)

7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 55
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 55
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 56
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 57
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 57
Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 58
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 59
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 59
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 59
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 59
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 60
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 61
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 62
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 62
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 63
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 64
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 64
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 65
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 65
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only) ....................................................................... 67
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 67
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 68
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 68
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 68
Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 68
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 68
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 69
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 69
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 69
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 70
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 70
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 70
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 70
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 71
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 72
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