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HP 655 Notebook-PC User Manual

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7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 37

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 37

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 37
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 38
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 38

Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 39
Using optical drives ............................................................................................................................ 40

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 40
Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 41

8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 43

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 43

Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 43
Replacing a hard drive ....................................................................................................... 43
Adding or replacing memory modules ............................................................................... 46

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 48

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 49
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 49

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 49

9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 51

Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 51
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 51

Setting operating system passwords ................................................................................. 52
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 52

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 53

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 53
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 53

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 53

Installing security updates ................................................................................................. 53
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 54

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 54
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 54
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 54

10 Setup Utility (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ........................................................................ 56

Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 56
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 56

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