HP Pavilion Dv7t 7000 Cto Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

9.Replace the service door.
10.Replace the battery.
11.Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.
12.Turn on the computer.
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Updating programs and drivers
HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions.
Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer. Technology is
always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to run the latest
technology available. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most
recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you would not be getting the most out of your...

Traveling with or shipping your computer
If you have to travel with or ship your computer, here are some tips to keep in mind to keep your
equipment safe.
●Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping:
◦Back up your information to an external drive.
◦Remove all discs and all external media cards, such as digital storage cards, from the
computer.
◦Turn off, and then disconnect all external devices.
◦Remove any media from the drive before removing the drive from a drive bay.
CAUTION:Perform this action...

9 Securing your computer and
information
Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your
information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications,
the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer
from a variety of risks, such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.
IMPORTANT:Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on...

Locating your security software
HP Security Assistant (select models only) provides a starting location for quick access to a collection
of security software applications that are organized by task. Instead of searching for each application
through the Start menu and Control Panel, HP Security Assistant allows you to access the
applications for the following security tasks:
●Setting up Internet and antivirus security.
●Backing up and recovering files.
●Managing passwords, user accounts, and parental...

Setting Windows passwords
Password Function
User password Protects access to a Windows user account. You may also
set up your computer to require the user password to exit
Sleep or Hibernation. See 
Setting password protection on
wakeup on page 43 for more information.
Administrator password Protects administrator-level access to computer contents.
NOTE:This password cannot be used to access Setup
Utility (BIOS) contents.
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
Password Function
Administrator password...

Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
Integrated fingerprint readers are available on select computer models. In order to use the fingerprint
reader, you must set up a user account and password on the computer and then register one or more
fingerprints using HP SimplePass software.
For the location of the fingerprint reader on your computer, see 
Getting to know your computer
on page 3.
Using HP SimplePass
HP SimplePass provides an easy-to-use interface to help secure your computer and...

Using Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer,
Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your
computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other
security risks, security software must be kept up to date. It is strongly...

Installing software updates
HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly
updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see
Updating programs and drivers on page 62.
Installing Windows security updates
Updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer
left the factory. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from
security...

Securing your wireless network
When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see
Protecting your WLAN on page 21.
Backing up your software applications and information
Regularly back up your software applications and information to protect them from being permanently
lost or damaged through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. For more information, see
Backing up, restoring, and recovering on page 74.
Using an optional security cable lock
A...