HP Spectre Ultrabook 14-3210nr User Manual

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7 Managing and sharing information ............................................................................................................. 55

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 55

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 56
Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 57
Connecting a powered USB device ................................................................................... 57

Inserting and removing a digital storage card .................................................................................... 58

8 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 59

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 59

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................. 59
Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 59
Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 60

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 61
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 62

Cleaning the display, sides, and cover .............................................................................. 62
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 62

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 63

9 Securing your computer and information .................................................................................................. 64

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 64

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 65
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 65

TPM Embedded Security device (select models only) ....................................................................... 67
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 67

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 68
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 68

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 68

Installing Windows updates ............................................................................................... 68
Installing HP and third-party software updates .................................................................. 68

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 69
Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 69
Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 69

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................... 70

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 70
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 70

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 70
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 71

Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 72

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