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Maintaining your tablet
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your tablet in optimal condition by using tools
like Disk Cleanup. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to clean the
tablet, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the tablet.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your tablet by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools
such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup.
Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the tablet run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.
From the Start screen, select disk, and then select Manage your apps to free up disk space.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating programs and drivers
HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis. Updates can resolve
issues and bring new features and options to your tablet. 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 equipment.
Go to
http://www.hp.com/support
addition, register to receive automatic update notifications when they become available.
If you would like to update your program and drivers, follow these instructions:
1.
From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2.
Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cleaning your tablet
Use the following products to safely clean your tablet:
Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.3 percent maximum concentration (for example,
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disposable wipes, which come in a variety of brands).
Alcohol-free glass-cleaning fluid
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Water with mild soap solution
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Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free cloth without oil)
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Static-free cloth wipes
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to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. In
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