HP 350 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 8)

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 50
Setting passwords in Windows .......................................................................................... 51
Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 52
Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................................ 52
Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 53
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 53
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 53
Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 54
Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 54
Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 54
Locating the fingerprint reader ........................................................................................... 55
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 56
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 59
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 59
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 59
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 59
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 60
11 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 61
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 61
Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 61
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ................................................. 61
Creating recovery media ................................................................................... 62
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 62
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 63
Using the Windows recovery tools ..................................................................................... 63
Using f11 recovery tools (select models only) ................................................................... 64
Using Windows 7 operating system media ........................................................................ 64
12 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................................................... 66
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 66
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 66
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 66
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 66
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................................................... 67
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 68
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