HP 215 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 7)

7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 38
Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 38
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 39
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 39
Inserting and removing a memory card .............................................................................................. 40
8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 41
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 41
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 41
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 42
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 44
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................ 44
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 44
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 45
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 45
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 49
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 49
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 49
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 50
9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 51
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 51
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 52
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 53
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 53
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 54
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 54
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 54
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 54
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 54
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 55
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 55
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