HP 15-r081nr Notebook PC - Manual (Page 7)

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 35
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 memory card .............................................................................................. 39
8 Maintaining your computer .............................................................................................................................. 40
Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 40
Handling drives .................................................................................................................. 40
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 40
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 41
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks) .............................................. 42
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 42
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse ................................................... 42
Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 42
9 Securing your computer and information ........................................................................................................ 44
Locating your security software .......................................................................................................... 44
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 44
Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 45
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 45
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 46
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 46
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 46
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 46
Installing Windows security updates .................................................................................. 46
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 47
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 47
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 47
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 47
10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................... 49
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 49
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 49
vii