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...Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons and speakers ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19 Protecting your WLAN 20 Connecting to a WLAN 20 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
...Locating software ...5 Right side ...6 Left side ...7 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Buttons and speakers ...12 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...15 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 17 Sharing data and drives and accessing software 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19 Protecting your WLAN 20 Connecting to a WLAN 20 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
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... Replacing a user-replaceable battery 44 Running on external AC power ...45 Troubleshooting power problems 45 HP CoolSense ...46 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 46 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 48 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 50 Updating programs and drivers...
... Replacing a user-replaceable battery 44 Running on external AC power ...45 Troubleshooting power problems 45 HP CoolSense ...46 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 46 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46 7 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 48 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 50 Updating programs and drivers...
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... up your software applications and information 58 Using an optional security cable lock 58 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 59 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...59 Updating the BIOS ...59 Determining the BIOS version 59 Downloading a BIOS update 60 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 61 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...62 Creating recovery media and backups 62 Creating HP Recovery media 63 Restore and recovery ...64 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 65 Remove...
... up your software applications and information 58 Using an optional security cable lock 58 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 59 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...59 Updating the BIOS ...59 Determining the BIOS version 59 Downloading a BIOS update 60 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 60 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 61 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...62 Creating recovery media and backups 62 Creating HP Recovery media 63 Restore and recovery ...64 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 65 Remove...
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But even at the factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of individual devices. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. All of the wireless devices on your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other devices, and devices must be equipped with one...
But even at the factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Connecting to a wireless network Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of individual devices. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. All of the wireless devices on your computer communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● Bluetooth device (select models only)-Creates a personal area network (PAN) to connect to other devices, and devices must be equipped with one...
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.... For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help. Plug the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. NOTE: The functional range (how...
.... For information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the Bluetooth software Help. Plug the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if you want to connect to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. NOTE: The functional range (how...
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...: TouchPad gestures are not supported in several ways: ● Touch gestures ● Keyboard and mouse Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on an external mouse. The guide provides information on a touch screen (select models only). NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on your computer TouchPad or on common tasks using your computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide...
...: TouchPad gestures are not supported in several ways: ● Touch gestures ● Keyboard and mouse Touch gestures can customize the touch gestures by changing settings, button configurations, click speed, and pointer options. To view a demonstration of the USB ports on an external mouse. The guide provides information on a touch screen (select models only). NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on your computer TouchPad or on common tasks using your computer. Review the Windows 8 Basics guide...
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... the screen. f12 Turns the wireless feature on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate key to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Press the Windows key in Setup Utility. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with the appropriate action key. instructions on or off. Errors can...
... the screen. f12 Turns the wireless feature on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: A wireless network must press the fn key in combination with the appropriate key to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. Press the Windows key in Setup Utility. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in combination with the appropriate action key. instructions on or off. Errors can...
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... the display. ● From the Start screen, point to the screen. Click Save changes. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your current user account password, click Create or change a user account password, go to the screen. From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. 2. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup To set a password to...
... the display. ● From the Start screen, point to the screen. Click Save changes. NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your current user account password, click Create or change a user account password, go to the screen. From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. 2. Manually initiating and exiting Sleep You can enable user-initiated Hibernation and change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options. 1. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup To set a password to...
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... Sleep or shut down the computer. CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as an external hard drive connected to the locked position. Running on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. Reset the battery release lock (2) to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for more than 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices...
... Sleep or shut down the computer. CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as an external hard drive connected to the locked position. Running on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. Reset the battery release lock (2) to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that is the sole power source for more than 2 weeks. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices...
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... disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in most cases, repair any damage they have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be a combination of your choice in order to function...
... disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in most cases, repair any damage they have installed third-party software after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Using firewall software Firewalls are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that protects only the computer it can be a combination of your choice in order to function...
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... hardware is functioning properly. Click your computer. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is more recent than your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that allows you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the update is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
... hardware is functioning properly. Click your computer. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is more recent than your hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that allows you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. If the update is a Unified Extensible Firmware...
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... for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager...
... for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can choose the System Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager...
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... 14 hard drive light, identifying 6 HDMI port connecting 27 identifying 7, 23 HDMI, configuring audio 28 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 44 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 27, 28 hot keys description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 48 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 61 using 60 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 67 starting 67 HP Recovery media creating 63 recovery 67 HP Recovery partition recovery 66 HP Recovery...
... 14 hard drive light, identifying 6 HDMI port connecting 27 identifying 7, 23 HDMI, configuring audio 28 headphones, connecting 24 Hibernation exiting 41 initiated during critical battery level 44 initiating 41 high-definition devices, connecting 27, 28 hot keys description 39 reveal system information 39 using 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 48 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 61 using 60 HP Recovery Manager correcting boot problems 67 starting 67 HP Recovery media creating 63 recovery 67 HP Recovery partition recovery 66 HP Recovery...
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...14 inserting 51 removing 50 replacing 50 memory module service door, removing 50 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 66 minimized image recovery 66 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 network lights, identifying 7 O operating environment 69 optical drive, identifying 7, 23 original system recovery 66 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch screen gesture 35 pinching TouchPad gesture 31 ports external monitor 26 HDMI 7, 23, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 USB 2.0 6, 23 USB 3.0 8, 23 VGA 26 power button...
...14 inserting 51 removing 50 replacing 50 memory module service door, removing 50 microphone, connecting 24 minimized image creating 66 minimized image recovery 66 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 11 N network jack, identifying 7 network lights, identifying 7 O operating environment 69 optical drive, identifying 7, 23 original system recovery 66 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch screen gesture 35 pinching TouchPad gesture 31 ports external monitor 26 HDMI 7, 23, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 USB 2.0 6, 23 USB 3.0 8, 23 VGA 26 power button...
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... restore DVDs 122 Creating a restore image on a USB device 123 Performing recovery using the restore media 123 Backing up , restoring, and recovering 116 Creating recovery media and backups 117 Creating HP Recovery media 117 Restore and recovery ...119 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 119 What you need to know 120 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image 120 Using HP Recovery media to recover 121 Changing the computer boot order 121 Removing the HP Recovery partition 121 11 Ubuntu Linux - 8 Ubuntu Linux - Backing up your information 124 12 Power cord set...
... restore DVDs 122 Creating a restore image on a USB device 123 Performing recovery using the restore media 123 Backing up , restoring, and recovering 116 Creating recovery media and backups 117 Creating HP Recovery media 117 Restore and recovery ...119 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 119 What you need to know 120 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image 120 Using HP Recovery media to recover 121 Changing the computer boot order 121 Removing the HP Recovery partition 121 11 Ubuntu Linux - 8 Ubuntu Linux - Backing up your information 124 12 Power cord set...
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... BIOS updates. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type support...
... BIOS updates. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type support...
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... external power using Setup Utility. 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to download your computer. 2. Follow the on the HP website are ready to an optional power...
... external power using Setup Utility. 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the computer, you need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to download your computer. 2. Follow the on the HP website are ready to an optional power...
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... and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select...
... and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select...
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... models 121 I integrated webcam, identifying 12 internal microphones, identifying 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description removal 62 spare part numbers 41, 42, 62 keys action 16 esc 16 fn 16 Windows 16 5 23, 40, L labels Bluetooth 20 regulatory 20 serial number 19 service 19 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 latch, battery release 17 lights AC adapter 10 caps lock 14 hard drive 8 mute 14 network 10 power 8, 14 RJ-45 (network) 10 wireless 14 M memory card reader...
... models 121 I integrated webcam, identifying 12 internal microphones, identifying 12 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 8 audio-out (headphone) 8 network 10 RJ-45 (network) 10 K keyboard product description removal 62 spare part numbers 41, 42, 62 keys action 16 esc 16 fn 16 Windows 16 5 23, 40, L labels Bluetooth 20 regulatory 20 serial number 19 service 19 wireless certification 20 WLAN 20 latch, battery release 17 lights AC adapter 10 caps lock 14 hard drive 8 mute 14 network 10 power 8, 14 RJ-45 (network) 10 wireless 14 M memory card reader...
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... audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drive 4 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 4 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1 product name and number, computer 19 R recovery discs for Windows 8 computer models 117, 121 for Windows 8 computer models 119 HP Recovery Manager for Windows 8 computer models 119 media for Windows 8 computer models 121 starting for Windows 8 computer models 120 supported discs for Windows...
... audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drive 4 keyboard 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 4 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1 product name and number, computer 19 R recovery discs for Windows 8 computer models 117, 121 for Windows 8 computer models 119 HP Recovery Manager for Windows 8 computer models 119 media for Windows 8 computer models 121 starting for Windows 8 computer models 120 supported discs for Windows...