Installing hp and third-party software updates, Securing your wireless network, Using an optional security cable lock – HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b015dx User Manual

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Installing HP and third-party software updates

HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on
your computer. To download the latest versions, go to the HP website. For U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP

. For worldwide support, go to

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

wwcontact_us.html

. At this location, you can also register to receive automatic update notifications

when they become available.

If you have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the
software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to correct security problems
and improve functionality of the software.

Securing your wireless network

When you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. For more information, see

Protecting your WLAN on page 15

.

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 59

.

Using an optional security cable lock

A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Security cable locks are only one of several
methods that should be employed as part of a complete security solution to help maximize theft
protection.

The security cable slot on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see

Getting to know your computer

on page 3

.

1.

Loop the security cable lock around a secured object.

2.

Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2).

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Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information

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