Resolving a low battery level
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37
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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37
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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37
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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37
Running on external power
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38
HP CoolSense (select models only)
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38
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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39
Shutting down the computer
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39
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Managing and sharing information
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40
Using a USB device
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40
Connecting a USB device
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41
Removing a USB device
....................................................................................................
41
Connecting a powered USB device
...................................................................................
41
Inserting and removing a memory card
..............................................................................................
42
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Maintaining your computer
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43
Updating programs and drivers
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43
Cleaning your computer
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43
Cleaning procedures
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44
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)
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44
Cleaning the sides or cover
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44
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse
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44
Traveling with or shipping your computer
...........................................................................................
44
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Securing your computer and information
..................................................................................................
46
Locating your security software
..........................................................................................................
46
Using passwords
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46
Setting Windows passwords
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47
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
.............................................................................
48
Using Internet security software
.........................................................................................................
48
Using antivirus software
.....................................................................................................
48
Using firewall software
.......................................................................................................
49
Installing software updates
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49
Installing Windows security updates
..................................................................................
49
Installing HP and third-party software updates
..................................................................
49
Securing your wireless network
..........................................................................................................
49
Backing up your software applications and information
.....................................................................
50
Using an optional security cable lock
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50
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