User Guide - Windows 8
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... 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting...
... 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting...
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...an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. For more information, see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 64. ● White: The computer is on page 43. The computer shuts off or in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. Left side 7 ...Component (7) Hard drive light (8) Power light Description ● Blinking white: The hard drive is off power to resume quickly from inactivity. NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Initiating...
...an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. For more information, see Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) on page 64. ● White: The computer is on page 43. The computer shuts off or in the Sleep state, which is an energy-saving mode. Left side 7 ...Component (7) Hard drive light (8) Power light Description ● Blinking white: The hard drive is off power to resume quickly from inactivity. NOTE: For information about HP 3D DriveGuard, see Initiating...
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The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is on. For more information, see Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page ...
The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is on. For more information, see Initiating Sleep and Hibernation on page ...
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... conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it is no longer holding...HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for the computer can cause loss of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or shut...
... conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it is no longer holding...HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity Conserving battery power Tips for the computer can cause loss of information, save your work , initiate Sleep or shut...
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... the battery and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional...percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 45. Storing a user-replaceable battery...
... the battery and store it separately in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional...percent, recharge the battery before returning it to storage. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on page 45. Storing a user-replaceable battery...
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...are secure. ● If the connections are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the computer. 3. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to exit Sleep. To turn on, the... the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to you as soon as you exit Sleep. Shut down the computer. 2. You do not have to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Troubleshooting power problems Test ...
...are secure. ● If the connections are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the computer. 3. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to exit Sleep. To turn on, the... the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to you as soon as you exit Sleep. Shut down the computer. 2. You do not have to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Troubleshooting power problems Test ...
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... the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, click the Power icon, and then select Shut Down. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period Although you can turn off the computer by briefly pressing the power button... the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer. The Shut down . Be sure to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access ...
... the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, click the Power icon, and then select Shut Down. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period Although you can turn off the computer by briefly pressing the power button... the computer under any of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down the computer. The Shut down . Be sure to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access ...
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... installing larger drives and adding more memory. Also, as your computer. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Improving performance 59 It also provides information about improving the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks... in optimal condition. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer.
... installing larger drives and adding more memory. Also, as your computer. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Improving performance 59 It also provides information about improving the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks... in optimal condition. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer.
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...the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Do not drop a drive, place items on , and then shut it (3). 60 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is...Disconnect all external devices connected to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Save your computer Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service ...
...the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Do not drop a drive, place items on , and then shut it (3). 60 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is...Disconnect all external devices connected to a disc. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Save your computer Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the service ...
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...on a flat surface. 5. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive. Do not drop a drive, place items on , and then shut it to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Replacing the secondary hard drive (select.... If you are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. See Handling drives on page 45). 62 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down through the operating system. 1. Save your computer Remove the hard drive bracket (1), and then remove the connector (2) from the AC outlet. 4....
...on a flat surface. 5. Unplug the power cord from the hard drive. Do not drop a drive, place items on , and then shut it to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Replacing the secondary hard drive (select.... If you are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. See Handling drives on page 45). 62 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down through the operating system. 1. Save your computer Remove the hard drive bracket (1), and then remove the connector (2) from the AC outlet. 4....
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... replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to ... not remove a memory module while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Then shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your... work and shut down on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Pull ...
... replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to ... not remove a memory module while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Then shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory module tilts up. 66 Chapter 8 Maintaining your... work and shut down on by pressing the power button. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Pull ...
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.... ● When traveling by air, carry the computer as digital storage cards, from the computer. ◦ Turn off, and then disconnect all external devices. ◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not damage drives. ● If you plan to...
.... ● When traveling by air, carry the computer as digital storage cards, from the computer. ◦ Turn off, and then disconnect all external devices. ◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not damage drives. ● If you plan to...
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... or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow the on battery power, docked...or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. 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 example, filename.exe). If ..., type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your computer to download...
... or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow the on battery power, docked...or disconnect any instructions that contains the update. 4. 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 example, filename.exe). If ..., type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your computer to download...
Start Here
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Table of contents 1 See what's new ...1 2 Navigating the Start screen ...2 Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Shutting down the computer ...3 Displaying all apps ...3 Closing apps ...4 Enhanced search feature ...4 Enhanced snap feature ...4 Discovering and connecting to a Miracast-certified ... screen 5 This PC ...5 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates ...6 Using Windows backup and restore ...6 Checking for recovery partitions ...6 Using HP Software Setup (select models only 6 Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools 6 4 Specifications update ...7 Input power ...7 5 More...
Table of contents 1 See what's new ...1 2 Navigating the Start screen ...2 Locating the Start button and the Start menu 3 Shutting down the computer ...3 Displaying all apps ...3 Closing apps ...4 Enhanced search feature ...4 Enhanced snap feature ...4 Discovering and connecting to a Miracast-certified ... screen 5 This PC ...5 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates ...6 Using Windows backup and restore ...6 Checking for recovery partitions ...6 Using HP Software Setup (select models only 6 Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools 6 4 Specifications update ...7 Input power ...7 5 More...
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...corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings. Select Shut down, and then select Shut down . - Tap Shut down, and then tap Shut down . 2. Swipe from the Start menu, follow the instructions below to display the Start button and...menu offers quick access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. Action Shut down . To return to the upper-right or lower-right 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the ...
...corner of the screen to display the TouchPad or touch screen to charms, and then click Settings. Select Shut down, and then select Shut down . - Tap Shut down, and then tap Shut down . 2. Swipe from the Start menu, follow the instructions below to display the Start button and...menu offers quick access to frequently used options, including File Explorer, Control Panel, Desktop, Power Options, and Shut down the computer Using a keyboard and mouse Using touch gestures 1. Action Shut down . To return to the upper-right or lower-right 1. IMPORTANT: To quickly return to the ...
